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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by espeefoamer Would concrete ties have worked out in the steam era?It seems to me that the constant pounding of the rails by steam engines would crack the concrete ties.If you watch a train pass over wood ties,the rails flex slightly as the wheels pass over each section.Concrete ties are more rigid and do not flex.This does not seem compatable with constant use of steam engines. [/quote] I am not sure about an answer to your question but Frisco had some steam engines with 10 driving wheels. The trackmen did not like those 10 driving wheels as they constantly were tearing up the track.
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