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Herb Kelsey

April 18, 2008 03:16AM

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Earl Wrote:
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> I am thinking the weight-based class designation
> was based on wieght upon drivers, not total engine
> wieght.

Nope, total wt of engine at original purchase.

Nobody's mentioned it yet but the 1924 classifications were type (C=Consolidationon, K=MiKado, T=Tenwheeler,etc) and tractive effort in 1,000 of pounds, rounded up. I.E.: C-16, 2-8-0 with 16,000 lbs T.E.; C-19, 2-8-0 with 19,000 lbs T.E.; T-12, 4-6-0 with 12,000 lbs T.E., etc.

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Re: D&RGW renumbering	Herb Kelsey	April 18, 2008 03:16AM

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