Re: Western NY Gas Steam - team pull photo

Posted by Bob M on December 27, 2004 at 15:17:12 from (69.201.120.79):

In Reply to: Re: Western NY Gas Steam show photos posted by Hugh MacKay on December 27, 2004 at 13:48:21:

Thanks Hugh!

Team pulling is a lot of fun to watch. Requires not only both tractors be well matched, but also that each driver watch the other's tractor and continually adjust power - like the guys in this photo. The way the equalizer and hitch chains are set up you can only lead or lag your partner by a few feet before you're in trouble.

It's particularly difficult for the steamer drivers - traction engines do not start especially smoothly (nor predictably) from a dead stop. But once underway with good drivers a team of steamers is unstoppable!!

Follow Ups:

• Re: Western NY Gas Steam - team pull photo Hugh MacKay 03:22:54 12/28/04 (1)
  • Re: Western NY Gas Steam - team pull photo Bob M 07:31:25 12/28/04 (0)

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