Waiting for the Big Boy.
Sep 26, 2018 21:54:46 #
tainkc wrote:
The Yellowstone was even bigger than the Big Boy. This was taken in Bonner Springs, Ks, just outside of Kansas City. It was on its' way to Topeka.
Not to start a debate but:
From Trainorders,
Specs for Yellowstone
Engine weight - 699,700 lbs
Tender weight - 438,400 lbs
Total weight - 1,138,000 lbs
Tractive effort - 140,000 lbs
Driver diameter – 63”
Engine length - 79.6'
Tender length - 47.1'
Total length - 126.7'
Specs for UP Big Boy (4020-4024)
Engine weight - 772,250 lbs
Tender weight - 436,599 lbs
Total weight - 1,208,750 lbs
Tractive effort - 135,375 lbs
Driver diameter – 68”
Engine length - 85,8'
Tender length - 47.0'
Total length - 132.8'
Sep 26, 2018 23:24:06 #
Rich1939 wrote:
I stand corrected. The difference in tractive effort seems negligible.Not to start a debate but: br From Trainorders, b... (show quote)
Sep 27, 2018 09:39:11 #
tainkc wrote:
I stand corrected. The difference in tractive effort seems negligible.
From what I've read the Yellowstones were better at getting a train moving and the Big Boys were better at speed.
Hey that 6" in length is nothing to be sneezed at
the UP probably hung something off the end so it would be longer, bragging rights you know
Sep 28, 2018 11:20:31 #
Sep 28, 2018 21:16:00 #
Rich1939 wrote:
I wonder. Lol.From what I've read the Yellowstones were better at getting a train moving and the Big Boys were better at speed.
Hey that 6" in length is nothing to be sneezed at
the UP probably hung something off the end so it would be longer, bragging rights you know
Hey that 6" in length is nothing to be sneezed at
the UP probably hung something off the end so it would be longer, bragging rights you know
Sep 28, 2018 21:16:11 #
Oct 2, 2018 21:58:14 #
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