Re: Can't overlook KCS 900...

Tom Moungovan Wrote:
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> Don't get too far from the water tank with this
> one. 17" by 18"
> cylinders and a disproportionally small cistern
> plus no Superheat!
> Wasn't this one ordered for switching and not
> road or spur use?
>

Tom,

That's right. KCS used this engine for switching in the bottoms of Kansas City. I seem to recall seeing a diesel-era photo essay that featured the hill in question.

For extra water capacity, aside from superheat, I think you'd be looking at a Class D with a two-truck tank.

I wonder if anyone ever considered putting an additional single-truck tank out in front of a shay for a different twist on a four-truck engine?

-Jeff