This can power probably every single layout in the world

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This can power probably every single layout in the world Feb 22, 2024 0:27:59 GMT Country Joe, Adam, and 2 more like this

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Post by cornerfieldrailfan on Feb 22, 2024 0:27:59 GMT

This can power probably every single layout in the world, LOL.

I know this is a real train, but this is worth posting. I caught this in Madison Ohio this afternoon 2/21/24. CSX YN2 AC4400CW #52 pulling a large General Electric Generator.

mopac Full Member Posts: 143	This can power probably every single layout in the world Feb 22, 2024 1:55:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mopac on Feb 22, 2024 1:55:34 GMT How does the generator work ? Is there some kind of a power source that drives the generator ?

josef Moderator Posts: 5,376	This can power probably every single layout in the world Feb 22, 2024 18:15:11 GMT curtis and firewood like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by josef on Feb 22, 2024 18:15:11 GMT You should have seen the steam Turbine they brought to our plant site. 4 cranes to take it off railcar, 4 to place in structure.

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This can power probably every single layout in the world Feb 26, 2024 0:45:03 GMT curtis likes this

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Post by firewood on Feb 26, 2024 0:45:03 GMT

They’re quite the load, aren’t they. This photo was taken on the CPR main line west of Lake Superior on Feb. 20th, 2022. The train has load spreading boxcars between the two generators. I guess they also contained fittings and other hardware. Max speed was 25 mph.

[Photo: B. Martyniuk]

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curtis Master Posts: 1,789	This can power probably every single layout in the world Feb 26, 2024 2:56:44 GMT firewood likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by curtis on Feb 26, 2024 2:56:44 GMT They are quite a load for sure. Wonder how much HP it takes to turn it to get maximum output.

This can power probably every single layout in the world

Post by cornerfieldrailfan on Feb 22, 2024 0:27:59 GMT

Post by mopac on Feb 22, 2024 1:55:34 GMT

Post by josef on Feb 22, 2024 18:15:11 GMT

Post by firewood on Feb 26, 2024 0:45:03 GMT

Post by curtis on Feb 26, 2024 2:56:44 GMT