Re: Defiance Coal Company in Mentmore, New Mexico

Brian Norden Wrote:
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> Kelly Anderson Wrote:
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> > What employment could there be for a 40" gauge
> > locomotive today? RRMLI has a creative way to
> put
> > #1 to use. They own an 18 wheeler trailer that
> is
> > set up with four sets of rollers. That allows
> > them to take #1 to participate in parades and
> > other special events, a clever way to raise
> > awareness and publicity.
>
> Sounds like the RRMLI plans to steam-up the
> locomotive when it is in a community event or
> parade. Build up steam, open the throttle and
> watch the drivers go around on the rollers.
>
> Interesting idea.
>
> BN


Connect the road wheels of a trailer to the rollers with a chain and it can be self propelled!

Wayne from Oz