by dmk092
While surfing the net, I found a picture of a narrow gauge atlantic here:
http://narrowmind.railfan.net/442ng-wp.jpg
I always thought such an engine was a contradiction in terms. Atlantics were used to haul high speed short passanger trains. Narrow gauge railways were often constructed hastily with uneven track work, thus heavily restricting speeds. Also, the livelihood of most narrow gauge railways, especially logging ones (as the Washington & Plymouth appears to be) were long freights. So now the question arises, does anyone have any more info on this locomotive, the railway on which it operated (Washington & Plymouth), the type of service it was used in, and any other narrow gauge engines with a 4-4-2 wheel arrangement?
http://narrowmind.railfan.net/442ng-wp.jpg
I always thought such an engine was a contradiction in terms. Atlantics were used to haul high speed short passanger trains. Narrow gauge railways were often constructed hastily with uneven track work, thus heavily restricting speeds. Also, the livelihood of most narrow gauge railways, especially logging ones (as the Washington & Plymouth appears to be) were long freights. So now the question arises, does anyone have any more info on this locomotive, the railway on which it operated (Washington & Plymouth), the type of service it was used in, and any other narrow gauge engines with a 4-4-2 wheel arrangement?
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