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Date: 04/27/22 15:33
Turning WMS #1309
Author: UP3806

Haven't seen any photos or video of said engine on the Frosrburg turntable. Has this been tried yet?

Tom

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Date: 04/27/22 15:43
Re: Turning WMS #1309
Author: PlyWoody

NO.  The county owns the right of way and bridge timber on the TT are needing replacement.  They are too cheap to even take the profile of the grade up to the flat turntable.  If they get a profile they can order special thickness of timber to put any vertical curve needed on the turntable by humping the rails on the TT. 



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/27/22 15:54 by PlyWoody.

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Date: 04/27/22 19:16
Re: Turning WMS #1309
Author: MC6853

They have many steam runs planned for this year... Guessing they'd be forced to run a diesel on the rear end to lead on the way back?

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Date: 04/28/22 14:22
Re: Turning WMS #1309
Author: Tominde

Using a diesel to lead the return somewhat makes sense.  It's mostly downhill, and dynamics are mighty useful.  If you're onboad you won't hear much stack talk on the return.  Still it's fun to watch from the dome 1309 coasting down into Cumberland in the lead.

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Date: 04/29/22 06:34
Re: Turning WMS #1309
Author: pennsy3750

Tominde Wrote:
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> Using a diesel to lead the return somewhat makes sense

...except that one of the major considerations behind the purchase on 1309 in the first place, was eliminating the need for the second crew on the diesels.

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