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<p> Go to</p><p> files.asme.org/ASMEORG/Communities/History/Landmarks/5609.pdf</p><p>Engine N&W 611 could be pulled by 2 or 3 people with a rope (with released brakes of course). I do not know if its still possible at the "Virginia Museum Of Transportation".</p><p>Should be possible with any other modern Northern (FEF-3 for example) too, even with no Roller-Bearings on the Side-Rods like the later built "J"s. For a Challenger take 4-5 people ;-)</p><p>By the way, did the N&W Class A and B&O EM-1 ever had Side-Rod-Roller-Bearings?</p><p>Best Regards </p><p>Lars </p><p> </p>
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