A Climax is easily distinguished by the drive pistons at a 45 degree angle to a central gearbox. Drive shaft runs down the centerline of engine.
A shay has the drive pistons vertically mounted just in front of the cab. Drive shaft runs along the side, exterior to drive wheels.
Tom Trigg
My Feb 2010 GR arrived via the Reno stage Thursday. Congratulations to Sean McGillicuddy for his fine photo in the Readers Gallery and Ray Dunakin’s second part of sculpting realistic figures. That certainly looks like a Shay on the cover?
Have Fun, Rob
I did mean to reference the February 2010 (happy New Year everyone)
Steam on the Bel DelSo that is what a Climax looks like. Can hardly tell it apart from a Shay.
Oh Glenn, you trouble maker! . I didn't even notice the caption until you mentioned. I did notice those log cars could use a big shot of weathering!
-Brian
Brain, Yes you caught on, I was suprised to see a shay being called a climax. I guess it happens.
Glenn
And one more time my copy is late............
Dave
The head is gray, hands don't work , back is weak, legs give out, eyes are gone, money go's and my wife still love's Me.
I thought we no longer cut down the old growth forest. Those logs are serious old growth!
Well back then when that scene was depicted there was still old growth to cut down. The wood is really checked too. Its not a fresh cut. (still looks good though.)
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