Re: 2-foot gauge geared locomotives

Stan Fischer Wrote:
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> Yeah, I heard once a long time ago of a YAHS (left
> hand drive Shay) but wonder why Lima would have
> done that?
>
> Remember the British Sci FI movie titled
> Journey to the far side of the sun?
>
> -Stan Fischer


British-designed railroad. Sounds like the "engine driver" was on the left, so it would give better visibility, and maybe some mechanical advantages, with the "engine driver" and cylinders on the same side. See the first one on this link.

[www.gearedsteam.com]

Another photo of a left-handed Shay on FC del Bozo.


Bruce



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 02/16/2016 11:38PM by bcp.