BaltACDIt doesn't take a significant part of your strength working with a three foot or so throttle mechanism actuating 30 or 40 feet of a mechanical linkage opening and closing a steam valve.
Never claimed it did.
It's been fun. But it isn't much fun anymore. Signing off for now.
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zugmann BaltACD Wheel slip mechanism on steam engines not so automatic as it is on 21st Century diesels. It's not as automatic as you'd think.
BaltACD Wheel slip mechanism on steam engines not so automatic as it is on 21st Century diesels.
It's not as automatic as you'd think.
It doesn't take a significant part of your strength working with a three foot or so throttle mechanism actuating 30 or 40 feet of a mechanical linkage opening and closing a steam valve.
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
Fascinating video! And I didn't know 2102 had a booster!
Thanks Overmod!
BaltACDWheel slip mechanism on steam engines not so automatic as it is on 21st Century diesels.
Wheel slip mechanism on steam engines not so automatic as it is on 21st Century diesels.
With steam, it is an art, just to keep engine and train moving 'at the limit' of adhesion.
Great video, Overmod! Thanks for sharing the link!
How to deal with excessively slippery rail conditions in a large modern 4-8-4, including effective use of the booster.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VGe7LYqiiE&t=80s
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