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nickgully

August 14, 2007 06:54AM

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It can be very relative, and engine reputations changed between crews and between railroads, even on the same engine. And many engines (like RGS 74) got a bad rep when it was pretty worn out and fired by crews who weren't familiar with their odd firebox design.

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Most difficult narrow gauge locomotive to operate?	Kevin S.	August 13, 2007 10:18PM
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Re: Most difficult narrow gauge locomotive to operate?	nickgully	August 14, 2007 06:54AM
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