Aug 30, 2021 · The PRR S1 class steam locomotive (nicknamed "The Big Engine") was a single experimental duplex locomotive of the Pennsylvania Railroad. It was designed to demonstrate the advantages of duplex drives espoused by Baldwin Chief Engineer Ralph P. Johnson.

Jul 23, 2023 · I’ve got more PRR stuff planned, but I’m also building stuff from other railroads, including the rivaling NYC J3a. While it would be nice to share instructions of these models, there is a huge problem that prevents me from doing so: The driving wheels are parts that I designed myself, and do not exist on either the official or third-party ...

Feb 17, 2020 · The S1 covered the 6.3-mile (10.1-km) distance in 170 seconds, a time that averages to 133.4 mph (214.7 km/h). Other second-hand reports indicate the S1 traveling over 140 mph (225 km/h) on multiple occasions, and an inconceivable top speed of 156 mph (251 km/h) was claimed on a run between Fort Wayne, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois.

Jan 25, 2021 · Does anyone realize that the PRR E7 7002 was the fastest steam locomotive ever recorded. Delays east of Mansfield caused it to depart Crestline 25 minutes late. No. 7002 was claimed to have achieved 127.1 miles per hour (204.5 km/h) near Elida and was recorded by 2 observers watching with a radar speed gun.

Feb 14, 2023 · It’s a similar case for the S1 and Big Boy. The S1 is long and lean, with one of the longest tenders in the world. But the engine without the tender isn’t that long on its own, and its boiler is quite slender. Meanwhile, the Big Boy has both greater weight and volume. It’s even longer without the tenders.

Sep 19, 2021 · The only exceptions are super unique models that only are available in plastic - I.E the bright neon yellow boxcar near the back of the S1's train is some kind of chicken coop car made by IIRC Athearn in plastic.

Oct 21, 2012 · Jaygee, Look for Classic Trains' Steam Glory 3 special this fall. Feature article on the PRR T1. Will confirm what you just posted.

I've heard that the PRR S1 steam locomotive was considered to be preserved, but was scrapped due to the financial situation of the PRR railroad. I've also seen people say that the Otto Kuhler streamlined Milwaukee streamliner was offered to a museum, a deal which was turned down due to the museum already owning a locomotive of that wheel ...

Dec 27, 2023 · Wow - talk about a case of "right place, right time"! What March meet do you attend? I'd love to see your display.

3. LNER A4 Silver Link (Makes Third Place because of its stylish design, record-setting run on September 27th, 1935 where it reached 112.5 MPH, and the fact that it is the first A4 to be built. Used to be Number One until I learned more about the PRR S1) 4.