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Title: New to this. Question on engines.
Post by: celticsteam on December 30, 2012, 01:58:38 AM
What are the numbers for as far as engines go, ie 0-6-0? I just received the Chattanooga set as my starter set.
Title: Re: New to this. Question on engines.
Post by: sd24b on December 30, 2012, 02:14:05 AM
Quote from: celticsteam on December 30, 2012, 01:58:38 AM
What are the numbers for as far as engines go, ie 0-6-0? I just received the Chattanooga set as my starter set.
0-6-0= no pilot lead truck, 6 drivers 3 on each side.  a 2-8-2 would have a 2 wheel pilot truck,4 drivers and a 2 wheel trailing truck.  I believe this was called the Whyte system.  Steam pros help me with the last.  Phil
Title: Re: New to this. Question on engines.
Post by: celticsteam on December 30, 2012, 02:26:45 AM
Thanks. That make sense as I look at other engines.
Title: Re: New to this. Question on engines.
Post by: Doneldon on December 30, 2012, 02:40:30 AM
celt-

The naming/numbering system for steam engines is called
the Whyte System You can find more about it with a Google
search. Do note that it is Whyte, not White.

                                                                     -- D
Title: Re: New to this. Question on engines.
Post by: ebtnut on December 31, 2012, 03:22:16 PM
The Whyte system was used for American RR's, and as noted it counts the wheels per location.  In Europe, they normally count axles.  So a U.S. 2-8-2 in England would be a 1-4-1. 
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