[CBQ] Re: TR2 Question

[William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>]

Bob,

While I don't have specific RR information, there is no reason that  
the paired locomotives couldn't operate calf end forward. The view  
may be a little more obstructed, but it wouldn't be any worse than  
some steam locomotives, probably better. The decision to turn the  
power was probably dependent on the availability of turning  
facilities at the end terminal and time. Certainly  in yard service,  
they worked both ways. Considering the hood structure, the view in  
both directions was similar.

Bill Barber
Gravois Mills, MO

On Mar 15, 2011, at 2:42 AM, CBQ@yahoogroups.com wrote:

> TR2 Question
> Posted by: "herrick01" herrick@krausonline.com   herrick01
> Mon Mar 14, 2011 1:16 pm (PDT)
>
>
>
> Were the original TR2 cow and calf units, i.e. when permanently  
> coupled and before the cab was added to the B unit, "bidirectional"  
> or did they require turning when used in heavy transfer work or  
> road service, e.g. between Galesburg and Peoria ca 1950?
>
> Thanks for the help,
>
> Bob Herrick



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