Originally posted by TheAntiGates [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 24, 2005 1:15 PM I agree with the T1... Although I heard that particular engine did not find the "Top end" before the engineer had to slow. I dont know if it was true or not. Reply Edit Modelcar Member sinceFebruary 2002 From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania 13,456 posts Posted by Modelcar on Friday, June 24, 2005 1:08 PM ...I have in front of me a Kalmbach book of 1943 and a photo showing the E-2 Atlantic engine and passenger cars...with this discription under the photo: "Worlds fastest train now or in 1905"...."On June 12, 1905, the Pennsylvania Special, predecesor of the Broadway Limited went three miles in 85 seconds..." It was a fast-stepping E-2 Atlantic. That would be a hair over 127 mph. Have no idea if that may still stand...I doubt it. But that was fast for such roadbed available then. Quentin Reply CopCarSS Member sinceAugust 2002 From: Turner Junction 3,076 posts Posted by CopCarSS on Friday, June 24, 2005 12:22 PM There's stories that a PRR T1 made it past 130mph late one night when the engineer decided to push it since he was behind schedule (a scary thing to do because the T1 had a tendency to slip its drivers at high speeds). I'm sure the Hiawatha's and 400's made some short bursts of really high speeds, too. -ChrisWest Chicago, ILChristopher May Fine Art Photography"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration." ~Ansel Adams Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Fastest Steam engine ever in revenue service? Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 24, 2005 12:19 PM OK you nostalgia buffs, what was the fastest speed ever attained by a steam locomotive in revenue service, and who/what/where was it? Reply Edit 123 Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub
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