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Joe, What can i say; well I wont, I will send direct to your email address a photo of a Loco that has already pulled an American Mikado right down the line. Its not that its more powerful, it just has a better grip on things with 0-6-6-0 configuration. Each sets of six wheels is on an independent articulated bogey, each driven by a big motor. The coaches that go with it are luxurious to say the least; 600 mm long with two 4 wheel articulated bogeys and they are from the same stable as "The Orient Express". The whole thing is designed for luxurious mountain work with tight cuurves (in our minature world LGB. R1) and steep grades; intially designed for a traction engine. I think you have all heard about my Deutsch Rail Mallet - ad nauseum but it will pull 4 litres of wine up a 5 % gradient with ease. Believe me it is no 4 wheel wonder. Have you seen a photo of my reversing loop, impossible for most decent sized trains of any persuaion but this big train goes through there without a hitch all the time and a few times in reverse even. So size and power are important but so is pulling power and the ability to take tight curves. If you have a look at an LGB patented bogey you will see that untill you have something of this ilk you just can't take tight curves and / or steep grades. Rgs Your Aussie mate Ian.
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