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Kevin

May 14, 2007 09:02AM

Out of curiousity, and a desire to learn, what would it take to superheat the K-37s and make them a more efficient (more powerful as well?) locomotive?
Why did the Rio Grande, if they went to the expense to create the K-37s not superheat them during the rebuild process?
Would superheating have made a difference in the operation of these locomotives and the consumption of fuel and water used by these narrow gauge beasts?
Thanks!

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K-37's: What would it take?	Kevin	May 14, 2007 09:02AM
Re: K-37's: What would it take?	Bill M.	May 14, 2007 09:22AM
Re: K-37's: What would it take?	John Bush	May 14, 2007 09:58AM
Re: K-27's: What would it take?	Kevin	May 14, 2007 11:37AM
Re: K-27's: What would it take?	John Bush	May 14, 2007 11:58AM
Re: K-37's: What would it take?	Frank Kemerer	May 14, 2007 11:31PM
Re: K-37's: What would it take?	Tim	May 15, 2007 08:00AM
Re: K-37's: What would it take?	Mike Trent	May 15, 2007 07:57PM

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