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Re: Max pulling power for a postwar 726 rr
« on: November 18, 2024, 07:41:08 am »
Hello & Welcome to the Forum.

My way of telling is to add cars to the consist until the locomitive start spinning it wheels, then removing a car or two.
I believe modern cars are heavier that the early tin plate.

Hoprle this helps.
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