On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:08:26 -0500 "archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> .................................................. > IIRC the pins were 90 degrees out of phase so that the "bottoms" of each > of the double acting cylinders strokes were evenly spaced over each > revolution. I seem to remember that some of the big engines used in the > Rocky Mountains had reduction gears, and some had two sets of > cylinders; but the line he worked on, Louisville to St. Louis only used > the basic steam locomotives. If you, or anyone else, is a railroad buff, > I can possibly send a picture of his engine and crew; taken in the > early 20th century. He worked all crew positions, engineer, fireman, > conductor, brakeman, and flagman before the unions organized the > railroad workers into separate job categories. In the picture I think > he was working as conductor. Gerry Sure! Send it to the list so we can all see it if we wish. Craig _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
