Re: A K-27 or a K-28 is more than adequate as a Helper . . .

Casey Akin Wrote:
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> Correct, however;
>
> What I meant was, K-2x's dont really have the
> power to move a train up to Cumbres without a
> helper, or being the helper itself. I doubt two
> K-2x's would be used just to get a train over the
> hill if a K-36 could do it by itself. It only
> makes logical sense to have one engine steamed up
> at a time that can only be used as / with a
> helper. The engines could be rotated in and out of
> service, so as to not over use or stress them out.
> Im just saying it would probably be a more rare
> occasion to see both steamed up at the same
> time....
>
> Casey
>
> Russo Loco Wrote:
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> > Casey Akin Wrote:
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> > > I think a K-28 would probably be put in
> > rotation
> > > in place of the 463. Two smaller engines like
> > that
> > > are not really necessary to have steamed up
> at
> > the
> > > same time, however, the C&TS does find ways to
>
> > > use the 463. I'm sure they would find ways to
> > use
> > > the 478 as well. The only time you would
> > probably
> > > see both engines operate together would be
> for
> > > charters or special events....
> >
> >
> > Close Casey, but not QUITE a Cigar . . .
> >
> > A K-2x has roughly 3/4 the tractive effort (but
> a
> > lot less horsepower) than a K-36, but this is
> > plenty for either one to act as a helper from
> > Chama to Cumbres when two or three –
> maybe
> > even four – extra cars have been added to
> > the regular train normally handled by one
> > K-36.  Even #315 or #168 would probably
> > suffice as a helper if only one (or maybe two)
> > extra cars are added to the regular
> train. 
> > LOTS of possibilities for some interesting loco
> > combinations!    
> >
> > - Roosso (MUY) Loco

What's been happening lately is 463 is the road engine with a double header. A k36 helps it up to Cumbres. Then 463 can pull quite an impressive consist to Antonito and back. 478 could work similar here. 463 has been tooting around the Chama yard today. Never know what tomorrow might bring! It might be prudent to watch the web cams tomorrow.