Big drivers (steamer wheels) vs. Small drivers...

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Jim Duda

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Posted by Jim Duda on Sunday, March 27, 2005 7:53 PM

Thanks guys...anyone know which steamer had the largest? And just how big were they on the Hudson J1E? In comparison, how large are they on the fastest diesels?

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Posted by spankybird on Sunday, March 27, 2005 7:48 PM

With out a dought. That is how the 999 hit 100 mph. Large dirvers.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 27, 2005 7:46 PM

You are correct, Jim.

Larger drivers for speed and smaller for power and traction.

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Jim Duda

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From: Austin, TX USA - Central Time Zone
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Big drivers (steamer wheels) vs. Small drivers...

Posted by Jim Duda on Sunday, March 27, 2005 7:45 PM

Is it true that the passenger steamers had the larger diameter drivers for increased speed? Camera was mounted on a tripod so the distance from each loco was EXACTLY the same...

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