Re: Speed debate again - 3 ft. versus 2 ft.

Jeff Taylor Wrote:
=======================================================
> Who says they can't go that fast?
>
> The K class can easily reach 40+mph. As can some
> of the C class.
> ..............
> Now in the Rio grande days they ran them 35-40mph
> on the straight track south of Salida.

I know that we have had Loop engine 40 at at least 30 MPH uphill ..... she loves to run and the faster she goes, the better she liked it.

I have mentioned before that theoretically, a steam engine has no top end .... again, it is a matter of balance, reciprocating weight, etc.

I got chewed out by Rosa for running too fast on the Loop.

Skip Luke
Switchman (ret): Grand Canyon Railway;
Engineer (ret): Georgetown Loop RR Inc., Sumpter Valley Ry., Monticello & Sangamon Valley;
Dispatcher(ret): Illinois Central, White Pass & Yukon, Burlington Northern Ry.
Mariner, Musician, Miner