Re: RGS 20 testing video.

James Wrote:
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> Jeff Taylor Wrote:
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> > 20 is very square and very loud
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> I should think that'd have something to do with
> the length of stack and size/shape of the exhaust
> nozzles. At any rate putting on a good show is a
> desirable trait for a functioning museum piece.
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> The deckless cab looks at a glance to be a little
> bit wider than is sometimes encountered on such
> engines and perhaps a bit more livable--but that
> could also be an optical illusion due to camera
> angles/etc. How does it compare to the various
> consolidations you've worked on?

I'm not well versed enough to begin to explain how exhaust nozzles or other parts can make her louder.

The cab is feels about the same as the C classes I have run. The layout of accessories is basically the same. It does seem a bit short when standing. Sitting in the engineers seat is pretty comfortable for me. I can lean back with my right shoulder against the cab window with my feet on the (RGS) home made footrest at the end of the Johnson bar quadrant.

When I took the shot of Dusty firing I was standing on the tender step. This might make it seem larger.

Jeff Taylor
CRRM curator of equipment and rolling stock.