Here are the results from the 2005 Diamondhead International Small Scale Steamup
Draw Bar Pull. As in the past two years the Bruce Gathman designed measuring
device was used in the event. Twenty-one locomotives and one dog competed in
the competition. Use the results for comparison between the different models
tested and any you might own. * designates the most powerful in the category.
1 Axel Powered
*Bob McHale "Wood Thing" BAGRS 18.8 oz
He needs some competition next year. The "three years and your out rule"
applies in 2007 if he wins again next year.
2 Axels Powered
*Sal Martoucci Roundhouse Sammie 42.0 oz
Mike Simpson Roundhouse Sammie 37.4 oz
Dave Graley Rishon 7/8ths Forney 24.1 oz
Bryan DeKleles Accucraft Ruby 7.8 oz
Tracy Lee Accucraft Fort Wilderness 19.9 oz
No deduction for ear piercing whistle of the burner and the noxious smell
of burning paint!
Bob Starr Accucraft Ruby 11.9 oz
Jeff Young Scratch Victoria 4.7 oz
Walt Schwartz Berkley Cricket 9.0 oz
3 Axels Powered
Peter Jobush Argyle Ten Wheeler 33.3 oz
*Bob Starr Accucraft Superior 48.9 oz
Wow, an 0-6-0 pulled as much as a Mikado!
4 Axels Powered
Jan DeKeles Aristo Craft Mikado 48.9 oz
Looks like this will be an outstanding locomotive for the price. Too bad
the Aster Berkshire wasn't tested!
Tim Hytrek Accucraft C-21 44.4 oz
Dave Barker Accucraft K-27 64.9 oz
*David Bailey Accucraft/DJB C-21 84.0 oz
Claimed handicap having to coal fire left handed.
Doug Joslyn Accucraft C-21 39.7 oz
Geared Locos
Bill Payne Aster 2 Truck Climax 47.3 oz
*Tim Hytrek Accucraft 3 Cyl Shay 53.6 oz
Dave Barker Accucraft 2 Cyl Shay 44.4 oz
Mike Bennett Accucraft 2 Cyl Shay 34.5 oz
Al Sadler Aster 3 Truck Climax 16.5 oz
4 Pawed (new special category - limited to less than 10 pounds overall weight.)
*Wolfgang Jobush Breed Not Specified 69.9 oz
Toe nail sharpening is not allowed in this category.
Thanks to Bill Burgess and Jim Sanders for their help running this contest.
Bruce Gathman
Eldorado Timber and Mining Company
Tall Trees - Deep Shafts
Live Steam Shay Locomotives and Lots of Logs Cars!
Bruce G. Gathman,
President
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