Re: Video of Rio Grande Southern #20's Dedication and First Public Operation

Jeff Taylor Wrote:
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> Nice video John.
>
> Russ that is 346s tender with the GC&SJ logo.
>
> Guymonmd. She can haul more cars. If you believe
> the 1943 RGS timetable No-5, 20 is rated for 175
> tons on a 3% grade. Our trains this weekend were
> 63 tons for the freight and 65 tons for the
> passenger.


My understanding is that the 20's tractive effort and weight on drivers is not THAT dissimilar from that of some of the consolidations. It is not a particularly small engine. I vaguely recollect (from many years ago--that was a lengthy restoration!) this was one of the reasons why CRRM wanted to fix it up, it should pair decently with the 346 in normal museum loop service. Be interesting to see if the 4-wheel lead truck and shorter rigid wheelbase proves easier on your curves.