For those who like trains
Dec 18, 2014 12:08:28 #
I took these pictures when I was in CO. and CA.
Dec 18, 2014 12:15:47 #
Dec 18, 2014 12:16:24 #
Nice series!!!
I'm not familiar with "two truck" Shay. What does that mean?
Thanks!
Pat
I'm not familiar with "two truck" Shay. What does that mean?
Thanks!
Pat
Dec 18, 2014 12:29:52 #
Pat Shays were used in logging and mining RR. If you notice there are no horizontal drive rods on the wheels. There is a drive shaft that forces the wheels down on the tracks to give it more traction. in a regular steam Loco the drive rods make the wheels turn to move the engine forward. this system makes the train move forward but also adds traction so it can pull heavy loads on steep grades. they only went 15 - 20 miles an hour and most were used on Narrow gauge RR. There where 4 types 2 & 3 truck shays , Climax, Heisers and Willamette all had different drive systems to give more traction. Google logging Locos
Dec 18, 2014 12:29:53 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Nice series!!!
I'm not familiar with "two truck" Shay. What does that mean?
Thanks!
Pat
I'm not familiar with "two truck" Shay. What does that mean?
Thanks!
Pat
drive wheels under articulated tender??
Dec 18, 2014 12:32:02 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Nice series!!!
I'm not familiar with "two truck" Shay. What does that mean?
Thanks!
Pat
I'm not familiar with "two truck" Shay. What does that mean?
Thanks!
Pat
The drivers are run by a driveshaft on the starboard side of the engine.
Nice pics!! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Dec 18, 2014 12:37:49 #
Dec 18, 2014 12:39:29 #
LennyP4868 wrote:
... this system makes the train move forward but also adds traction so it can pull heavy loads on steep grades. ... all had different drive systems to give more traction. ...
its more likely the traction came from having 12 drive wheels instead of 4
Dec 18, 2014 12:39:29 #
LennyP4868 wrote:
... this system makes the train move forward but also adds traction so it can pull heavy loads on steep grades. ... all had different drive systems to give more traction. ...
its more likely the traction came from having 12 drive wheels instead of 4
Dec 18, 2014 12:39:34 #
They are still around many old logging RR use them as RR tours now like the one you see
Dec 18, 2014 12:48:37 #
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Dec 18, 2014 13:18:44 #
Where those trains went into vegan land before they chopped down all those trees were wonderful. Now they no longer log in those areas so many of the trees grew back but not the old Sequras they were hundreds of years old. If you go back now and take the train you will see the most beautiful places ever. Glad you liked them
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