I've read various article on the 60000 an d one complaint about it which is always stated is the heavy axle loading of the engine. But when I've checked it is only an average of 68,000lbs/axle. Considering that there were locos with axle loadings over 80,000lb, 68,000lb doesn't sound so high. Were axle loadings back when the 60000 was built significantly lower back then?
Thanks,
Stuart