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Umm....I don't know what to say other than...
 Check out the Subway Section here at OGR! Chris C. Shaffer TCA 08-62434 http://www.trainweb.org/subway/index.htm |
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reminds me of those rollers they sell to test model trains
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Uhmmmmm Yeeeeeeah! Okay...well now it all makes sense.
 Chris W. Don't call me irrational you know that makes me crazy!!! |
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On the same site, are links to two other types of frightening-looking steamers:
The Quadraplex, which was apparently actually on the drawing boards until the Triplex proved a failure, and... The Hexaplex, a complete fantasy that would frighten children and small pets, even in model form. And I'll bet somebody would like to have models of these, even if just for giggles  ---PCJ |
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Quadraplex?..Hexaplex??...good god stop the insanity!!! Stop...Stop....make it go away....oh the madness!!!!!!
 Chris W. Don't call me irrational you know that makes me crazy!!! |
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The Hexaplex, isn't that where we go to watch great train movies?
Chris |
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Aw, come on, 12 cylinders ought to be enough for anybody I'm kind of partial to the "Bigger Boy" myself. Could put three Pittmans in that sucker. Busted Drawbars for the Win!  ---PCJ |
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OK I buy into that the Holman was probably a hoax to swindle. But just what if the idea was to spread the engine weight from one wheel to two thus a more powerful and heavier engine could traverse lighter (branch) rails of that time. Granted there would be the wheel slip problem especially on grades. And maybe other unanticipated problems.
But ya know, unless something is tried, you may not know if an idea while good on paper, was practically feasible. What if the Wright brothers thought curving wings wouldn't provide lift or if warping wings wouldn't make the plane turn??? Unless it's tried.... Just a thought. Sam P&WV Symbol of Service |
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One obvious problem seems to have been missed. The locomotive has been elevated - but not the tender! I really feel sorry for the fireman!
KL OLDGUYFROMNJ |
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I was just thinking about that. That and all the clearance issues. |
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I didn't know they had LSD in 1887. Holman must have scored some thru a wormhole or something. |
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LOOK AT THE TENDER ......... HOW COULD A FIREMAN FEED IT
PENNSY M1A ALL THE WAY TONY |
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