Engine 9449
Union Pacfic 9449 | |
Original Owner | Gail Phillips. Houston Area Live Steamers took ownership October 2005 |
Build Date | Maiden Run at HALS January 15, 2000 |
Engine Type | Dash 8-40CW |
Built By | Rail Systems |
Power | 16hp Briggs V twin quiet gas engine powering a hydrostatic pump which drives a hydraulic motor on each truck with chain drive to all 10 axles. It is a highly modified Rail Systems unit with precision hydraulics, disk brakes, ditch and running lights. The slug contains a complete, battery powered sound system (2 amplifiers) which can really “shake the ground” |
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