Forney speed

[bobwrgt]

Does the Forney run faster than the Shay.  Just as fast as 2-6-0
I know the Shay is built to run slow with alot of torque.

Bob

[J.A.M.]

Very likely, the top speed of a pacific coast shay was approx 10 miles per hour, the T-boiler would definitely be slower then that. The SRRL Forneys were recorded at 50/60mph.
Cheers

[bobwrgt]

Sorry i was referring to the Bachamnn model.

Bob

[NarrowMinded]

I don't have a shay, I do have a forney and a 2-6-0 I've never clocked either but the 2-6-0 is faster then the forney for sure.

NM

[lvrr325]

Yes, it will run faster.  I had the Climax for a while and it was much slower, I presume the final gear ratio of the Shay is about the same.