Have tractive power of 56,800 lb. and are equipped with feedwater heaters, articulated main rods and snow-melting devices; designed for operation on grades up to 1 1/2 per cent and curves as sharp as 19 deg.; weight of 244,800 lb. on drivers; details of weights and dimensions are given.


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    Title :

    New eight-wheel switchers of the Boston and Maine


    Additional title:

    Ry. Locomotive Eng


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    2 pages


    Remarks:

    1 Fig.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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