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| Author: | bobyar2001 [ Tue May 10, 2005 11:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 999 South Bend, Indiana |
In 1954: http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/nyc/nyc-s999alr.jpg |
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| Author: | Josh Wallis [ Tue May 10, 2005 11:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 999 South Bend, Indiana |
When did NYC shrink the drivers on this engine? I know they were originally monstrous in size |
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| Author: | scottychaos [ Wed May 11, 2005 8:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 999 South Bend, Indiana |
The new, smaller, drivers were installed very quickly after she made her famous high speed run. the original huge drivers were intended *only* for speed..she was designed and built to make her speed record! but those drivers were no good for regular service.. I dont know exactly when, but I would guess the smaller drivers were added within weeks or months after she was built..as soon as she finished her touring as a celebrity, and went into the regular NYC ananomous work horse fleet.. Scot |
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