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bcp

May 25, 2016 12:34PM

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hank Wrote:
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> Original specs:
> Class 56 Cyl 15x18", TE 12,450#
> Class 60 Cyl 15X20", TE 13,800#

Just a thought without much steam knowledge: If they were the same except stroke, I think the 60's would be slightly more powerful and slightly slower. This alone may fit their needs better. Give up speed you can't use and gain some power.

Bruce

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Class 56 vs Class 60 on D&RG	hank	May 25, 2016 10:42AM
Re: Class 56 vs Class 60 on D&RG	bcp	May 25, 2016 12:34PM
Re: Class 56 vs Class 60 on D&RG	nickgully	May 25, 2016 02:19PM
Re: Class 56 vs Class 60 on D&RG	dougvv	May 25, 2016 03:11PM

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