Re: From A (cows) to B (sheep) . . .

Chris Walker Wrote:
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> . . . The B 4-8-0 was built by NZR Addington
> {with} piston valves and a modified Walschaerts
> valve gear in 1901, later in 1948 rebuilt with new
> superheated boiler, 200 psi, grate area 26.4 sq ft.,
> TE 21,200 lbs., all-weather cab & rear cowcatcher
> for Branchline service.


IMHO, Chris -

What we yanks refer to as "cowcatchers" should be called "sheepcatchers" in New Zealand . . .    

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/31/2020 03:03PM by Johnson Barr.