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The Big Gimper:

--- Quote from: aerospacer on June 19, 2022, 05:56:54 AM ---
Supertain, anyone? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supertrain

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Cool. Lots of information here:  http://nbc_supertrain.tripod.com/index.html

ysi_maniac:
Comparing X12 with Big Boy



Perhaps some of you can help me:

1. I assume X12 is an articulated locomotive. In this drawing I see just an articulation between main locomotive and the cooling car.

2. Is it possible for head piece to be supported by three bogies? Should it be another articulation? Where? ahead control area? Between control area and the reactor?

3. What is the steam generator in control area? Is it the generator to heat the train (mentioned in text)?

Thank you in advance.

ysi_maniac:
Santa Fe atomic locomotive, compared with X12 design.  :smiley:

elmayerle:
I acquired a reference book on the varied trubine locomotives used by the Union Pacific.  The front of those atomic-powered locomotives resembles the Steam Turbine locomotive that GE produced in the 1945-46 timeframe and which were tested by at least the Union Pacific and the Great Northern but not purchased by either or by any other tester.

GTX_Admin:



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyro_monorail

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