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Re: Boxpoc

Greg Olson-Hyde wrote:

> What was the advantage of the Boxpoc (spelling?) wheel over
> the conventional spoked wheel on steam locos?
>
> I know the 38's had them and the Southern locos ("Battle of
> Britain" and "Merchant Navy" classes) in England had them -
> any others?

Some of the East German Railways (DR) 01-5 Pacifics had Boxpoc
driving wheels. Whether there is any preserved with these type
of wheels I am not sure.

Rob