The real Pennsylvania 6200 employed a 6900 hp Westinghouse turbine in place of reciprocating pistons. This greatly simplified valve gear and improved balance while providing more than ample power for the passenger trains it was designed to pull.
The real Pennsylvania 6200 employed a 6900 hp Westinghouse turbine in place of reciprocating pistons. This greatly simplified valve gear and improved balance while providing more than ample power for the passenger trains it was designed to pull.