Reply to "Real Life Steam Double Heading"

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@Rich Melvin posted:
It is easier to visualize this if you remember that the throttle of a railroad locomotive (steam or diesel) is a POWER control, not a SPEED control.

This is my biggest take away from the thread. Thinking about it like this makes the most sense to me.

@Rich Melvin posted:
I know that museum well. I used to live in Struthers. We moved to Columbus in 2017.
Jim Marter (the namesake of Marter Yard) was a dear friend. George Seil is also a long-time friend. Next time you see him, say hello for me!

I live in Struthers currently! Born and raised and I hope never leaving I believe that museum also has classes on running steam equipment but that may have been years ago. I will remember to say hi if I run into this George Seil.

10/15/2112:33 PM

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