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Re: Canadian National SD40-2 Diesel Engine V2
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 10 Oct 2002 18:42:48 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> If it was anyone else posting the above I'd let it go.. or just post a "yep,
> well said" because most of the points are valid. BUT, since apparently J2 is
> identifying himself as a nitpicker, I have to point out that there is almost
> certainly a prototype for a 6 axle (as built locomotive) on 4 axle trucks...
> somewhere.
Interesting challenge. I would be willing to bet that there isn't an example
for the reasons you stated and others. It would certainly *look* odd, with
large gaps from truck to steps and so on. Let's bet lunch on it and keep an
eye out for one:-)
I am going to retract a bit on my rant about wheel configuration here.
Say someone wants to model a famous locomotive like Thomas. We all know Thomas
had 3 axles, but do we really need to give him 6 wheels to create an MOC that
says "Thomas"? I don't think so.
Likewise, a few years ago John Gerlach of the GMLTC modeled a famous
streamlined steam engine on the Milwaukee Road which pulled the Hiawatha.
Although the actual engine he was modeling was a Hudson (4-6-4 wheel
configuration), he used a 4-4-4 in his MOC. Even though his wheel
configuration was technically incorrect, it was obvious to a trainhead, through
coloration and other details, what John was actually modeling.
So I would say that if there are other distinguishing characteristics of an MOC
that identify it as a particular prototype, than wheel configuration may be
less important an indicator (if your only intent is to generally model a given
prototype).
But then of course you leave yourself open to the criticism of the *real* rivet
counters;-)
-John
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