Re: Rail weights versus axle loads in the 1870's

Great picture rrobb, that is the same picture that is in LIVE STEAM Magazine, so is that 30 lbs rail that the Mosca is sitting on, or is it heavier? Also having the descision made by Baldwin that the engine was to heavy to run on Rio Grande rails, why did they waste all that paint, they should have painted it up in EBT paint. Or why didn't they figure the weight issue out before they painted it up. Job security I suppose. I am thinking that the DRG also played a part in the desision not to accept her.

Thank You everyone for your input it is a great feeling to know that the answers to all of my Narrow Gauge Questions can be found here on this Discusion Site. And Mallory I will be looking forward to your release of your book, thanks for the heads up.

Still a Student,

Dave