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bobyar2001
 Post subject: 999 South Bend, Indiana
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2005 11:03 pm 

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http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/nyc/nyc-s999alr.jpg
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Josh Wallis
 Post subject: Re: 999 South Bend, Indiana
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2005 11:36 pm 

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When did NYC shrink the drivers on this engine? I know they were originally monstrous in size
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scottychaos
 Post subject: Re: 999 South Bend, Indiana
PostPosted: Wed May 11, 2005 8:20 am 

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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..
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