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Here is where I'm going to keep my rough drafts. First one is on the Baldwin 60000 steam locomotive, held at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I'm totally swiping another page I found, because I like the layout, and I'm going to adapt it.
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The Baldwin Locomotive Works' model #60,000 was built early in 1926 as an experimental and commerative locomotive, and featured several new technologies at the time. By the time it was retired in 1933, it had logged over 100,000 miles and had been tested all over the country. Only one model was ever built and it is still showcased at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Baldwin 60000 was built to test several technologies designed to make a more powerful, efficient steam locomotive. At the time, engine power was more or less directly proportional to the size of the engine built. This limited the maximum amount of power, and thus limited loads, due to track loading and other factors. The 60000's designers at Baldwin sought to overcome these problems by building a more efficient engine with a higher power-to-weight ratio.
The locomotive was built on a 4-10-2 Whyte-designation design. The ten drive wheels are powered by three steam pistons: one high-pressure piston that then feeds two low-pressure pistons. This took more advantage of the expansion of steam and contributed to the engine's efficiency; however, the central high-pressure piston was difficult to access and service.
While the famous industrial designer Raymond Loewy did not design the shape of the GG1 electric locomotives, he did improve their looks by recommending a smooth welded construction be used (rather than riveted construction), along with a pinstriped paint scheme to highlight their smoothly rounded forms.
One of the more interesting moments in the history of the GG1 locomotive took place on the morning of January 15 1953 at Washington's Union Station. Due to a brake line cock (valve) that closed due to poor location (its location caused the valve to close due to contact with the bottom cross member of the car), the Federal Express from Boston was unable to apply the brakes on part of the train. Pushed by the unbraked cars, the GG1 engine and two passenger cars ran off the end of Track 16 and crashed through the floor of Union Station and into the baggage room. In a remarkable demonstration of the durability of the GG1 engines, Engine #4876 was later cut into three pieces, removed from the baggage room, and reassembled at the Altoona (PA) shops of the Pennsylvania Railroad. It then re-entered commercial service and went on to be one of the last-serving GG1 engines.
The electrical distribution system the GG1s relied on was replaced with a newer system with voltage suited for other locomotives, rendering the Baldwin electrics unusable. These locomotives have now all been retired with many units scrapped and only a few surviving to sit, unused. They have been supplanted primarily by the AEM-7 "toaster" locomotives.
It has often been proposed for a GG1 to be restored to operating condition. At least one unit is in sufficiently good shape for this to be feasible, but a compatible catenary system does not exist in the US, so the effort would be useless. Furthermore, the electrical systems of the GG1 contain toxic PCBs.
So I saw that you wanted to possibly add a article for Marching Mizzou, I've got some pictures that might be useful (taken by my Dad at the games). I'd be willing to help get a good article together! J\/\/estbrook Talk VSCA 16:37, 13 April 2006 (UTC)
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Welcome!
Hello, Muspud2, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are a few good links for newcomers:
I hope you enjoy editing here and being a
Wikipedian! Please
sign your name on talk pages using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically produce your name and the date. If you need help, check out
Wikipedia:Where to ask a question, ask me on my talk page, or place {{helpme}}
on your talk page and someone will show up shortly to answer your questions. Again, welcome!
Goldensun
23:40, 23 September 2005 (UTC)
Here is where I'm going to keep my rough drafts. First one is on the Baldwin 60000 steam locomotive, held at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I'm totally swiping another page I found, because I like the layout, and I'm going to adapt it.
60000 | |||||||||||||
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Baldwin 60000 on display at the
Franklin Institute | |||||||||||||
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The Baldwin Locomotive Works' model #60,000 was built early in 1926 as an experimental and commerative locomotive, and featured several new technologies at the time. By the time it was retired in 1933, it had logged over 100,000 miles and had been tested all over the country. Only one model was ever built and it is still showcased at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Baldwin 60000 was built to test several technologies designed to make a more powerful, efficient steam locomotive. At the time, engine power was more or less directly proportional to the size of the engine built. This limited the maximum amount of power, and thus limited loads, due to track loading and other factors. The 60000's designers at Baldwin sought to overcome these problems by building a more efficient engine with a higher power-to-weight ratio.
The locomotive was built on a 4-10-2 Whyte-designation design. The ten drive wheels are powered by three steam pistons: one high-pressure piston that then feeds two low-pressure pistons. This took more advantage of the expansion of steam and contributed to the engine's efficiency; however, the central high-pressure piston was difficult to access and service.
While the famous industrial designer Raymond Loewy did not design the shape of the GG1 electric locomotives, he did improve their looks by recommending a smooth welded construction be used (rather than riveted construction), along with a pinstriped paint scheme to highlight their smoothly rounded forms.
One of the more interesting moments in the history of the GG1 locomotive took place on the morning of January 15 1953 at Washington's Union Station. Due to a brake line cock (valve) that closed due to poor location (its location caused the valve to close due to contact with the bottom cross member of the car), the Federal Express from Boston was unable to apply the brakes on part of the train. Pushed by the unbraked cars, the GG1 engine and two passenger cars ran off the end of Track 16 and crashed through the floor of Union Station and into the baggage room. In a remarkable demonstration of the durability of the GG1 engines, Engine #4876 was later cut into three pieces, removed from the baggage room, and reassembled at the Altoona (PA) shops of the Pennsylvania Railroad. It then re-entered commercial service and went on to be one of the last-serving GG1 engines.
The electrical distribution system the GG1s relied on was replaced with a newer system with voltage suited for other locomotives, rendering the Baldwin electrics unusable. These locomotives have now all been retired with many units scrapped and only a few surviving to sit, unused. They have been supplanted primarily by the AEM-7 "toaster" locomotives.
It has often been proposed for a GG1 to be restored to operating condition. At least one unit is in sufficiently good shape for this to be feasible, but a compatible catenary system does not exist in the US, so the effort would be useless. Furthermore, the electrical systems of the GG1 contain toxic PCBs.
So I saw that you wanted to possibly add a article for Marching Mizzou, I've got some pictures that might be useful (taken by my Dad at the games). I'd be willing to help get a good article together! J\/\/estbrook Talk VSCA 16:37, 13 April 2006 (UTC)
Hello, Muspud2. An automated process has found and removed an image or media file tagged as nonfree media, and thus is being used under fair use that was in your userspace. The image ( Image:CrashedGG1.jpg) was found at the following location: User talk:Muspud2. This image or media was attempted to be removed per criterion number 9 of our non-free content policy. The image or media was replaced with Image:NonFreeImageRemoved.svg , so your formatting of your userpage should be fine. Please find a free image or media to replace it with, and or remove the image from your userspace. User:Gnome (Bot) -talk 23:04, 15 May 2007 (UTC)
In a recent edit to the page
Panavia Tornado, you changed one or more words from one international variety of English to another. Because Wikipedia has readers from all over the world, our policy is to respect other forms of English in Wikipedia articles.
For subjects exclusively related to Britain (for example, a famous British person), use British English. For something related to the United States in the same way, use American English. If it is an international topic, use the same form of English the original author used.
In view of that, please don't change articles from one version of English to the other, even if you don't normally use the version the article is written in. Respect other people's versions of English. They in turn should respect yours. Other general guidelines on how Wikipedia articles are written can be found in the Wikipedia:Manual of Style. If you have any queries about all this, just ask anyone on Wikipedia and they will help you. 24 - BillCJ 17:21, 25 May 2007 (UTC)
The Wikipedia:Counter-Vandalism Unit project is under consideration to be moved to {{ inactive}} and/or {{ historical}} status. Another proposal is to delete or redirect the project. You have been identified as a project member and your input as to this matter would be welcomed at WT:CVU#Inactive.3F and at the deletion debate. Thank you! Delivered on behalf of xaosflux 16:35, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
There hasn't been much activity at WikiProject Missouri or any of its child projects lately, and I saw your name on the list of active participants. If you are willing to jump in again, please consider helping to revive the project:
If you know anyone who might be interested in Missouri (its history, culture, sports, people, places, architecture, etc.), please pass this message along to them! If you are still interested in the project but aren't currently active, please add yourself to the list of inactive participants at the bottom of this list. Thanks!
On behalf of the project, fetch comms ☛ 21:50, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
-- Kumioko ( talk) 03:55, 5 January 2011 (UTC)
You're invited to 3 exciting events Wikipedians are planning in your region this June—a tour and meetup at the National Archives in Kansas City, and Wiknics in Wichita and St. Louis:
|
![]() |
And two local editions of the Great American Wiknic, the "picnic anyone can edit." Come meet (and geek out with, if you want) your local Wikipedians in a laid-back atmosphere:
|
![]() |
Message delivered by Dominic· t 20:04, 24 May 2012 (UTC)
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You are invited to participate in the 50,000 Challenge, aiming for 50,000 article improvements and creations for articles relating to the United States. This effort began on November 1, 2016 and to reach our goal, we will need editors like you to participate, expand, and create. See more here! |
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