Hi Ed --
I had to do a head to head competition to verify my thoughts. The 2-10-2
(engine alone, no tender) is slightly heavier than a single F unit. To
make up for the tender, I stuck a brass B&O wagontop boxcar with original
trucks in the train for the F to pull.
You win! The F couldn't get the train out of the yard before it started to
gasp for traction. Just thought your inquiring mind ought to know that I
did it all fair and square...
Now I will have to try it with the 2-8-4...
Have fun!
Bill
> my SP 2-10-2 barely hauls 16 cars up 2%, where my
> F's each will pull at least 20 and they each weigh very slightly less
than a steamer....
> Bill Winans
Bill....Lessee if'n I got this...the steamer has 25% more powered
wheels yet pulls 20% fewer cars. And they both weigh about the same.
Izat right? Now I ask you, how can that be?
....Ed L.
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