@G3750 posted:Peter,
I don't really know how well each Decapod will do in pulling cars. I'm guessing 8-10 freight cars individually. Double-headed we might be looking at 20-25 ore cars. That's a test I will run at some point.
Unfortunately, right now the layout is in no shape to conduct this test. We have lots of track feeders to connect, a number of switch machines to wire, and 1-2 power district buses to run before that is possible. All of that will take time. I am trying to only do things once and permanently, rather than give in to my impulse to run trains.
I know where that road leads - rework.
If your RailKing decapod is true to the prototype, it should be geared to slow running, brute strength.
A friend of mine (who shall remain nameless to protect the guilty
) has 9 of these 3rd Rail Decapods!
That's enough tractive power to pull Pennsylvania into the 21st Century!
I am jealous!
George
George, with their weight and traction tires.....I will bet more than 20-25 cars....Here is my RailKing Decapod....
Peter
