I watched the TV show last night on Discovery channel. It was a very interesting show, talking about the famed UP 844 that carry rodeo fans and railfans from Denver to Cheyenne.
The steam locomotive carries 6,500 gallons of used motor oil and a seperate tender of water tank. I forget how many gallons of water. It requires 100 mile service stop on steam locomotive. It mentioned that it takes about 15 gallons of oil per mile. It pulled 26 cars (22 are passenger cars carrying 750, one shop, and one modern locomotive).
I am wondering if that modern locomotive is used for HEP power or a "helper" to push the steam locomotive?
Have fun, Pat and Alice!
The steam locomotive carries 6,500 gallons of used motor oil and a seperate tender of water tank. I forget how many gallons of water. It requires 100 mile service stop on steam locomotive. It mentioned that it takes about 15 gallons of oil per mile. It pulled 26 cars (22 are passenger cars carrying 750, one shop, and one modern locomotive).
I am wondering if that modern locomotive is used for HEP power or a "helper" to push the steam locomotive?
Have fun, Pat and Alice!
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