The Steam Engine Crews Called “Too Slow” — Until It Hauled More Than Modern Diesels
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The Steam Engine Crews Called “Too Slow” — Until It Hauled More Than Modern Diesels
This video tells the story of the Mallet and Consolidation-type heavy freight locomotives that early train crews mocked for being slow, awkward, and outdated — until they proved capable of hauling tonnage that modern diesels struggle to move. We cover why engineers doubted their low speeds, how workers complained about their bulky frames and complex steam systems, and why many expected these engines to be retired quickly.
The episode then explores how these “too slow” machines delivered incredible pulling power on steep grades, tight curves, and heavy coal drags, often outperforming modern locomotives in raw tractive effort. We highlight the routes where they became legends, the loads they were documented pulling, and the engineering features that made them unstoppable.
The video ends by showing how these slow giants earned a reputation for doing the impossible: hauling more weight than advanced diesels ever could.
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