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Author:  Stephen Hussar [ Sun Nov 20, 2005 8:34 am ]
Post subject:  2100 being unloaded in Tacoma *PIC*
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Author:  John Bohon [ Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 2100 being unloaded in Tacoma *PIC*
A post on Trainorders reports 2100 was under steam and moving around a little Saturday. It was unknown when she would run up the hill for the first time.John Bohon
Author:  wsflco [ Sun Nov 20, 2005 5:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Track conditions on Tacoma Hill.
Just out of curiosity what shape is the track in going up to the Fred Wye? I assume that there are no excepted sections otherwise they could not run passenger movements. It would be sad to see that engine restricted to 15 mph. Also does $50 for a coach seat seem a bit steep or am I out of touch with what tourist RR's charge these days for a comparable 3-hour tour?Chris Allan
Author:  Chris Salmonson [ Sun Nov 20, 2005 7:07 pm ]
Post subject:  St Thomas
I was glad to see this engine in St Thomas just before it was shipped out. I was wondering why I saw it with the stoker placed next to the engine, then when I stepped out back and saw the tender set up for oil, it answered my question.
Author:  Dennis Daugherty [ Sun Nov 20, 2005 8:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2100 being unloaded in Tacoma *PIC*
When I worked for the Milwaukee Road years ago I think the grade was over 3 1/2% on that line not far out of Tacoma .Were the Reading 2100's crown sheet and steam space to the top of wrapper designed for that steep a grade?
Author:  G. W. Laepple [ Sun Nov 20, 2005 11:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2100 being unloaded in Tacoma *PIC*
Maximum grade on the Reading was 3.3% on the Frackville branch. I'm not certain a T-1 ever ran up there, but the employee timetable showed a tonnage limit for them of 600 tons. Their boilers came from I-10 consolidations, which did venture onto the Frackville branch from time to time, so it would follow that the boiler design would permit operation on that steep a grade.
Author:  Dave Lewandoski [ Mon Nov 21, 2005 1:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Track conditions on Tacoma Hill.
$400 will get you a 20minute ride in a WWII Boeing B-17.I'd jump on the $50.Dave
Author:  Erich Russ [ Mon Nov 21, 2005 7:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Track conditions on Tacoma Hill.
Dave Lewandoski wrote:
$400 will get you a 20minute ride in a WWII Boeing B-17.I'd jump on the $50.Dave
Sure, but for $400 you get to ride where few have...similar to a cab ride. $50 should include a bit more than just a coach seat in which to plant yourself. Is lunch included? Entertainment? Access to _______?Erich
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