Originally Posted by SteamBoy:
Well the only knowledgeable part about steam locomotives I know are:
1 - The type
2 - The configuration
3 - The controls
and thats about it...
OK then, this is the place to LEARN specific details by asking questions, no matter how simple. Remember to try and refrain from making assumptions, i.e. if you don't know,,,,,,ASK. There are a number of steam qualified folks on here that have actually worked on/with steam, and will be more than happy to help.