When it was not easy to turn them around, and they knew that the car would need to return to its original location, they had to build with two engines, so it doesn't overheat from driving backwards long distance.... as the radiator needs the airflow to keep the engine cool. I just learned this from Johnny at Steampunk vehicles!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Steampunk Vehicles Tumblr just clued me in on double front ended inspection railcars
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