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John Hillier

March 07, 2003 11:03PM

In reading over the material by Mr. Sinclair, I ran across a few things that I know Ive heard of but was hoping maybe someone could explain a little better.
Tri-Cocks: Im not sure what all situations I would need to use these for, but doesnt it have something to do with the sight-glass?
Valve Gear: What type do the K classes use, and why did the Grande use what they did for the K class?
Foaming Water: How often would something like this happen, and does it happen on the C&TS or D&S?
I was also wondering about how tricky it is to run a train down grade and working the brakes? As an engineer, would you find it harder to keep the train under control on a long downgrade or harder to pull upgrade and keep up steam? What are the most difficult areas to get the train through on the D&S and C&TS?
Once again thank you everyone for taking time to share your expertise.

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Parts of a locomotive I need some help with...	John Hillier	March 07, 2003 11:03PM
Re: Parts of a locomotive I need some help with...	Rick Steele	March 08, 2003 07:26AM
Re: Parts of a locomotive I need some help with...	Bob Keller	March 08, 2003 08:14AM
Re: Parts of a locomotive I need some help with...	Richard Braden	March 11, 2003 03:14AM
My method	El Coke	March 11, 2003 09:34PM
Re: My method	Mike	March 11, 2003 11:00PM
Re: dealing with funky trains and back-pedaling	Earl	March 12, 2003 08:11PM
Re: Parts of a locomotive I need some help with...	Robby Peartree	March 08, 2003 08:53AM
Re: Parts of a locomotive I need some help with...	DvV	March 08, 2003 09:17AM
Tri Cocks and boiler code..	Robby Peartree	March 08, 2003 09:23AM
Re: Parts of a locomotive I need some help with...	Mike Trent	March 08, 2003 09:52AM
Re: Parts of a locomotive I need some help with...	Richard Braden	March 09, 2003 01:48AM
also..........	earl	March 10, 2003 08:44AM
Re: also..........	Richard Braden	March 12, 2003 12:45AM
Re: also..........	Chile John	March 12, 2003 08:35AM
Re: also..........	Casey Carlson	March 12, 2003 09:07AM
Number of Water Glasses and Testing	Robby Peartree	March 12, 2003 09:48AM
Sorry Wrong Web address	Robby Peartree	March 12, 2003 02:19PM
Re: also..........	Earl Pitts	March 13, 2003 05:17PM
Re: also..........	Les Clark	March 14, 2003 07:26PM
Thanks, Rich	Mike Trent	March 10, 2003 08:50PM
Re: Thanks, Rich	Richard Braden	March 11, 2003 01:13AM
Re: Thanks, Rich	Mike Trent	March 11, 2003 06:41AM
Re: Thanks, Rich	Richard Braden	March 11, 2003 08:42PM
Re: Thanks, Rich	Richard Braden	March 12, 2003 12:30AM

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