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N&W Class X-1 0-8-8-0 Question

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scottsmith
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N&W Class X-1 0-8-8-0 Question
Posted by scottsmith on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 8:34 PM
I have been working a model of the N&W Class X-1. However the only pictures I have been able to find show the engineer’s side only. I am trying to find out where on the fireman’s side of the engine do the pumps go? Is there a photo available or does someone know the proper placement for the 0-8-8-0’s.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 9:08 PM
A 0-8-8-0, we need to a photo of this!
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Posted by scottsmith on Thursday, March 30, 2006 5:35 AM


The model I am wokring on:

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Posted by PBenham on Thursday, March 30, 2006 4:42 PM
Consult Col. Jeffries' history of N&W power, N&W Giant of Steam, you'll find the411 you want there. A new edition of it just came out. I haven't seen it yet, though. Nice work BTW, Scott!
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 30, 2006 10:18 PM
I can understand the idea to increase tractive effort by putting all the weight on the driving wheels, but didn't cause problems negotiating curves?
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Posted by scottsmith on Friday, March 31, 2006 6:49 PM
James,
That why the engines were articulated this allowed the front half of the engine to swing yet keep the wheels on the track.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 31, 2006 9:19 PM
Why wasn't it more popular?
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Posted by scottsmith on Saturday, April 1, 2006 12:38 PM
It was quite popular for doing the job they was supposed to do--haul coal and freight.. UP's Big Boys, Challengers. C&O & Virginian had Alleghenys. N&W had the A,'s, Z.s, X's and Y's.
Most of the largest locomotive were articulated. Check out this link:
http://www.steamlocomotive.com/articulated/

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