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Le Massena's "Big Engines" article (1968 Trains)
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<p>Big Boy boiler was considered free steaming according to Kratville, and had the ability to raise large amounts of steam quickly...tested on Alco's plant, they raised the boiler from cold start to 300psi within 45min. In hurry seasons turnarounds were performed within 2 hours, blown down 40 min., 40 min washing, 40 min for steam and fire up. </p><p>When treated this way, I think it must be almost visible to see how the boiler grow in length while becoming hot :-)</p><p> </p><p>Cheers</p><p>lars <br></p>
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