Train Trivia 12/02/05

[trainboyH16-44]

In 1891, what was the heaviest locomotive in service?
A: 2-6-0
B: 2-8-0
C 4-6-2
D 0-10-0
Have fun! (Courtesy of Lotus098)

[Anonymous]

i'd say 0-10-0

[howmus]

I would guess the connie as it was a heavy freight engine. The 4-6-2 was used primarily as apassenger engine and was pretty rare then. The mogul was not a heavy engine and was used for light frieght and yard work. Never have seen a 0-10-0 so I don't know about that......

[selector]

Regards to Lotus! My vote is for the 0-10-0.

[Darth Santa Fe]

4-6-2?

[DigitalGriffin]

4-6-2 would be indicative of a passenger train back then as the leading trucks were used to help keep the train on the track at high speeds. I don't think 0-10-0 were around in 1891, but I could be mistaken. My vote 2-8-0. They were used for hauling heavy loads over the Alleghanies by the Western Maryland and were popular up until the 40's as they advanced in design.

[IRONROOSTER]

I vote for the 0-10-0. Don't know if they had one then or not.
Enjoy
Paul

[rrgrassi]

I would guess a 2-6-0 cause in 1896 a 4-6-0 was considered a heavy mountain type on the SP.

[countershot]

4-6-2

Ben

[Anonymous]

Id say this is a very dumb topic but thats just my opinion, have fun

[Texas Zepher]

I know the Northern Pacific had two 2-10-0 locos in 1887, but I don't know how much they weighed.

The 2-8-0's that I know of from that time period were tiny.

I don't think the Pacific class as we know it really make a big appearance until 1895 or so. But if they did exist they were probably pretty stout.

Soooo I'll guess 0-10-0 some monster lugger for coal back east!

[Anonymous]

Homer
Why ven answer if you think its dumb
My vote goes for the 2-8-0

[espeefoamer]

I'll guess 0-10-0 but 2-8-0 is probably more likely.

[trainboyH16-44]

polls close in 4 hours! This is a 2 part series!

[Anonymous]

I'll say 2-8-0.

[AggroJones]

2-8-0

[trainboyH16-44]

0-10-0! The next one is coming soon on the same topic!