-> RJ>    The UP X9000 (or is it 9000X?) was, IIRC, a 4-10-2 three
-> cylinder
-> RJ> locomotive.
-> Make that a 4-12-2, largest solid frame loco built.
->
-> RJ> The 3rd cylinder was connected by a crankshaft to the 2nd driver
-> RJ> axle. The linkages that allow the 3rd cylinder to operate would
-> be RJ> interesting to see, IMO. Somebody else (SP?) had a 4-12-2 that
-> was RJ> also 3 cylinders.
-> Don't know about the SP as I thought UP was the only one with 4-12-2.
-> It also needed long graceful curves so it would negotiate them.
   I goofed. You're right, the UP X9000 was a 4-12-2. The SP engine at the 
fairplex, which I believe is also a 3 cylinder, was a 4-10-2.
"Let's rock."
   -Al Bundy
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