Re: SPNG #18 to the D&S - a fine Helper, IMHO . . .

Russo Loco Wrote:
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> Brian Norden Wrote:
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> > Some data on the #18 from a 1931 SP-published
> > listing of its locomotives:
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> > light weight 77,150
> > loaded weight 87,150
> > boiler pressure 180
> > Tractive effort 17,800
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> Thank you, Brian -
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> IMHO, like #315, she would make an excellent
> HELPER locomotive, as she would provide enough
> extra T.E. to add three or four (or maybe even
> five) cars to the regular train.  In other
> words, why burn up valuable days running a K-36 at
> half power as a helper, when a 4-6-0 (or 2-8-0)
> that is very likely going to run out of years
> before she runs out of days, might be available
> . . .

Russ, you bring up a valid point. There are likely many instances where
a locomotive of 18's size would be a better fit, rather than subject a K-36
to miles not really utilized well.