Chuck - good question, next question. I have been trying to find out, why this rather strange arrangement was adoped, but did not find an answer. All I know is, that this specfic loco was built by L. Corpet in France in the year 1886 for a quarry operation in Spain (Minas de Aller). I actually see no reason for this indirect drive, other than may be length.
More natural greenery than all of Clark County!
I particularly noticed the elevated cylinder loco - pistons drive the top of a pair of lever arms, main rods connected to the bottoms. Anyone have any idea why that arrangement was adopted?
Chuck (Modeling Central Japan in September, 1964)
Another enjoyable few minutes with the morning cup.
Thanks Ulrich, and keep'em coming.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
G Paine That is quite a collection of locomotives. I even noticed an 0-4-4-0; a black loco around minute 8. Also a line of dual gauge track.
That is quite a collection of locomotives. I even noticed an 0-4-4-0; a black loco around minute 8. Also a line of dual gauge track.
George In Midcoast Maine, 'bout halfway up the Rockland branch
dknelsonI thought from the heading this would be about Sherman Hill on the UP.
No, not Sherman Hill, but Tamworth in Staffordshire/UK.
Here is the track plan of Mr. Lee´s little layout:
I thought from the heading this would be about Sherman Hill on the UP. But it is fascinating and charming.
Dave Nelson
... is the Statfold Barn Railway in the UK. It is a privately owned railway, serving no other purpose than just pure fun. Unfortunately, it is not open to the public in general, but does allow visitors on special occasions.
SBR owns a large collection of Hunslet engines, and other interesting creations of the British locomotive industry.
Enjoy this little video!