Found this chart a while back. I don't know how accurate it is, but for guy's like me that still need to brush up on things like "how fast could this engine go" I found it a good reference chart. It has steam, diesel and electric loco's.
http://www.therailroadempire.com/abouttheengines
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
Thanks, Brent. I found one problem with data, and it was in the case of the Pennsy I1 "Hippo". The chart shows what looks to me like a Belpair firebox on a decapod, so it would be the I1. The chart shows about 90K of tractive effort, but steamlocomotive.com's stats show that it was closer to 102K pounds of TE.
-Crandell
Thanks Crandell, That's the kind of comment I was looking for. There are always variables in the finished product. But finding out if a chart like this should be used at all, is what I'm looking for. Maybe the original author will be able to correct a thing or two after were done with it.
BATMAN But finding out if a chart like this should be used at all, is what I'm looking for.
But finding out if a chart like this should be used at all, is what I'm looking for.
I wouldnt use it. Mistakes all through it.
I found it woefully short of information - like which railroad owned each steam and electric locomotive. OTOH, the acquisition and maintenance cost (even if accurate) is of no particular use to us as modelers.
Academic to me, in any event. Not a single Japanese locomotive listed.
Chuck (Modeling Central Japan in September, 1964)
The picture of the Connie [2-8-0] is at National Railroad Museum in Green Bay WI. I recognize, although can't remember the particular railroad. I also recognize the old red Milwaukee Road caboose behind it. It has been stored inside for at least the last decade that I have lived in the area.
That website is about an online VIDEO GAME.
All kind of falsehoods and lies.
Dennis Blank Jr.
CEO,COO,CFO,CMO,Bossman,Slavedriver,Engineer,Trackforeman,Grunt. Birdsboro & Reading Railroad
Re. steam: Random information without context; assembled by someone who doesn't really know the subject (a little information is a dangerous thing); All consolidations are not created equal. Never heard one called a "Connie" before. By the way, that one is the General Pershing. A Missabe 2-8-8-4 or a Big Boy has eight driving AXLES; 16 DRIVERS. They needed to consult someone who knows Whyte classification. A 4-8-2 has a top speed of 54 mph? Tell that to NYC! Lots of fiction & unwarranted generalizations here.
I didn't bother to check the other categories.
tom
I find http://www.steamlocomotive.com/ to be more useful for steam locomotives.
Enjoy
Paul
Wow!...I never knew the Pennsy S1 steam turbine was the only engine equipped with Westinghouse air brakes...
Dave
Just be glad you don't have to press "2" for English.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ_ALEdDUB8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hqFS1GZL4s
http://s73.photobucket.com/user/steemtrayn/media/MovingcoalontheDCM.mp4.html?sort=3&o=27
Okay I'll put the accuracy of the chart down as questionable. I am glad I had all of you to ask. Thanks all.