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somonenamedchrisMember since Dec-7-02 · 217 postsJan 29, 2003 5:43 PM

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like to know what are some good steam freight locos besides the Big Boy(I have it) . and I would like to know a good passenger steam loco(s). (your opinion) thats in the file library

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HovertrainMember since Jan-30-03 · 353 postsJan 29, 2003 8:33 PM

RE: I would

There are some Pacifics and Mountains in the FL but the mountains need the ESE cab or something. Just type in "Mountain" or "Pacific"Hope this helps
-Hovertrain

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somonenamedchrisMember since Dec-7-02 · 217 postsJan 29, 2003 11:24 PM

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chuckscCharter Member · 2510 postsJan 30, 2003 9:10 PM

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Also a challenger or two and a berkshire or two and of course for passenger work we have the FEF series Northerns....
You really ought to learn how to use the search tool!Chuck Schneider
(Virtual) CEO
North American (Virtual) Locomotive Works I would – image 29

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zachattackMember since Oct-11-02 · 298 postsJan 30, 2003 9:25 PM

RE: I would

If you go to http://www.trainartisan.com you can get the USRA mountain pack for free.
Zach, future Trinity Railway engineer(I'm only eleven)
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Make MSTS2 already!

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doom262003Charter Member · 135 postsJan 31, 2003 7:35 PM

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Passenger engines were usually in the 4-x-x configuration (x being any number). Freight engines were usually 2-x-x. Any like that should do fine.
Tom

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HovertrainMember since Jan-30-03 · 353 postsFeb 2, 2003 3:41 AM

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Among the frieght locos I use are the 2-8-0's and 2-8-2's cause they are really great at pulling a lot of stuff
-Hovertrain

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HovertrainMember since Jan-30-03 · 353 postsFeb 2, 2003 3:42 AM

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I also use 4-6-2's in passenger service because of their reliability

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Shepley1935Member since Dec-28-02 · 87 postsFeb 2, 2003 4:44 AM

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Excuse me...but in my experience 4-8-2 Mountains and 4-8-4 Northerns were used in both freight and passenger service as were many 2-8-4 Berkshires! The number of wheels under the lead truck assembly of a steam locomotive did not dictate the type of service the locomotive would be used in!

Don Shepley-Chicago
"Professional Curmudgeon"

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HovertrainMember since Jan-30-03 · 353 postsFeb 2, 2003 4:48 AM

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>The number of wheels under the lead truck assembly of a steam >locomotive did not dictate the type of service the locomotive would >be used in!
Well, you are right, but he said "Usually", not all.
-Hovertrain

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dispatcher618Charter Member · 90 postsFeb 2, 2003 6:15 AM

Service Dictation

Very true, "pony" truck configurations have nothing to do with freight or pasenger service. What would be wise to look at however, is the size of the drivers. Larger drivers (like 80 inch) were most likely used for fast passenger service, while engines with smaller drivers were used for longer, heavier freights, or for pulling steep grades. The pony truck just goes along for the ride.- dispatcher618

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MusicmanMember since Sep-13-02 · 55 postsFeb 2, 2003 8:55 AM

RE: Service Dictation

To add my 2 cents. Right. Driving wheels were a big factor. Bigger wheels were for the most part passenger service because of more speed. The bigger wheel gave more speed, but less power for pulling. Freight used smaller drivers for more power, but in some cases gave up high speed. Like in case of Bigboy, they had 68" drivers so could reach 70 plus, where as Pacific class (4-6-2) had 72 to 78" and could reach 100 plus. The Berkshire was used in both freight and passenger service becuase of its wheel configure. It was well known and used for fast freight. Am I close?

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Shepley1935Member since Dec-28-02 · 87 postsFeb 2, 2003 10:09 AM

RE: Service Dictation

On the money!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Don Shepley-Chicago
"Professional Curmudgeon"

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HovertrainMember since Jan-30-03 · 353 postsFeb 2, 2003 6:20 PM

RE: Service Dictation

>The pony truck just goes along for the ride.
Freeloader.
-Hovertrain

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ricksanCharter Member · 105 postsFeb 2, 2003 10:12 AM

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How 'bout this one. Good for freight and varnish. Oh, but not yet in the File Library...maybe soon, though. I would – image 31 Rick Grout
PDX

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Shepley1935Member since Dec-28-02 · 87 postsFeb 2, 2003 10:18 AM

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Looks grand with its clean lines. What are the initials on the sand dome? Of all the wheel arrangements the "Northern" IMHO is the very best of them all! Would love to see a ATSF 2900 Class or a C&NW H Class on the head end of any train.

Don Shepley-Chicago
"Professional Curmudgeon"

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ricksanCharter Member · 105 postsFeb 2, 2003 5:51 PM

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Thanks, Don.The initials are SP&S. This is Spokane Portland & Seattle 700 which can still be seen roaming about the Northwest from time to time. For more information go to http://www.sps700.orgThe model is in beta testing. I expect to release it in about a month.Rick

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