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dknelson, One 4-4-0 in particular was one used by Strasburg RR in Lancaster Pa, that engine lasted in tourist operation until the late 70's About that time, the firebox was deemed unsafe during the annual inspection and it was finally retired. I have ridden behind this as a child and it was one of the smoothest running engines in the stable. The Union Pacific used 4-8-4's and anything bigger to haul freights up very long grades that were about .8-1.5% not too difficult to climb but over 60-100 miles it will weigh on the engine. Alot of other railroads did not convert to desiel until the mid 50's Good Luck Lee
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