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tgbcvr

January 27, 2020 08:40PM

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James Wrote:
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> Do you know the rail weight of the railroad in
> those days? I ask because the 1900 ten wheeler
> and1903 consolidation were much heavier, the 4-6-0
> about 50% heavier than the earlier mogul and the
> consolidation, heavier still.

Bingo! Found a reference. The 1898 operating contract with the Reid-Newfoundland Co. stated that the original #35 rail on portions of the main line was to be replaced with #50 rail. Perfect timing to acquire the larger locomotives.

Cheers,
Ralph

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