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Easier to repair/maintain: geared vs. rod locomotives

February 20, 2009 12:10PM
Which drive train on a steam locomotive is easier to maintain in general? A geared locomotive or a rod locomotive?

Also, of the three most common types of geared locomotive which was the easiest to maintain: Shay, Heisler, or Climax?
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Easier to repair/maintain: geared vs. rod locomotives

Kevin S. February 20, 2009 12:10PM

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dandtsrr2 February 20, 2009 04:23PM

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Tom Moungovan February 20, 2009 05:11PM

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SandingValve February 20, 2009 07:39PM

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Tom Shreve February 23, 2009 02:33AM

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Phil Reader February 23, 2009 09:58AM

Re: Easier...part two

Tom Moungovan February 20, 2009 10:02PM



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