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Re: Hiawatha Engine
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 18 Apr 2000 14:40:39 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Will Hess writes:
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> Hmmm...what about using a boat weight over the trailing wheels? Wouldn't
> the increased weight improve the trailing wheels tracking characteristics?
> You'd also lower the engine's center of gravity, eliminating the pesky
> tendancy to tip over when cornering at speed.
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> Will
I think it has three weight elements in it already... What it needs is to get
some weight below the axles on the drive wheels...
J1, GMLTC
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