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John Cole

August 18, 2004 10:06AM

Scott, I can tell you about the "Critter" as I have worked on it. When we finished working on the engine, It was hooked it up to 3 stock cars on a sideing to test it, and that was about all the load it could handle. Keep in mind that this was level track and empty cars. The traction and braking due to the light weight of the locomotive was marginal at best. I cannot imagine that you could safetly pull more than ONE loaded passenger car with that thing. Regards John

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Compared to the Chama 'critter'?	Scott Hightower	August 18, 2004 09:08AM
Re: Compared to the Chama 'critter'?	John Cole	August 18, 2004 10:06AM
Correction	Chile John	August 18, 2004 11:28AM
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