Re: No Cylinder Cant on 168
| September 22, 2021 09:06PM |
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Before you do, take a look at Page 54 of Jerry Day's book on the T-12's. Top of the page, profile shot, there is a definite but very slight slope to the valve chests, cylinders, piston rod, crosshead and guides. They are not quite parallel with the rail underneath or the boiler above.
I think, again, that the plan is wrong and exhibits an exaggerated angle for the 'engine' part of this locomotive. With the exception of that famous shot of 169 on the Chili Line, it is hard to tell that there is any slope at all in the historical photos in that work.
And why do people have to stand in front of the cylinders when photos are being taken?
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/22/2021 09:08PM by Herb Kelsey.
I think, again, that the plan is wrong and exhibits an exaggerated angle for the 'engine' part of this locomotive. With the exception of that famous shot of 169 on the Chili Line, it is hard to tell that there is any slope at all in the historical photos in that work.
And why do people have to stand in front of the cylinders when photos are being taken?
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/22/2021 09:08PM by Herb Kelsey.
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