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lOOKS like PRR V.P. "Deasy" was involved. <br /> <br /> Typical Loewy billing conflict in the making, with no project authorization from the board <br /> <br /> <br />More excerpts: <br /> <br /><font color="teal">"June 22, 1944 <br /> VP in Charge of Operations John F. Deasy requests development of experimental Class V1 2-D+2-D streamlined steam turbine locomotive; <br />development work begins without formal authorization from Board." <br /></font id="teal"> <br /> <br />as well as: <br /> <br /><font color="teal">" Apr. 12, 1944 <br />Mechanical Engineer's office issues specification drawing for proposed <br />Class V1 4-8-4-8 steam turbine "Triplex"; twin turbines developing <br />9,000 HP with top speed of 100 MPH; 48" drivers; total weight <br />882,000#; starting drawbar pull 115,000#. "</font id="teal"> <br /> <br />Both from <br /> <br />http://www.prrths.com/Hagley/PRR1944%20Aug%2004.wd.pdf <br /> <br /> <br />Probably one or the other
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