I don't seem to be able to find this answer, so I thought I'd ask here.
Locomotives, especially steam locomotives, are generally defined in terms of their tractive effort. The thing I cannot seem to find is how this number translates into pulling power.
So: how many tons could a locomotive with 60000 lbs of starting tractive effort move from a dead stop?
Alternatively, how many pounds of tractive effort are required to move one ton from a total stop, assuming you are on a level surface? How much to keep it moving at 5 mph? 10 mph? 20 mph?
I am sure this is a simplification, but I am just looking for a frame of reference.
Locomotives, especially steam locomotives, are generally defined in terms of their tractive effort. The thing I cannot seem to find is how this number translates into pulling power.
So: how many tons could a locomotive with 60000 lbs of starting tractive effort move from a dead stop?
Alternatively, how many pounds of tractive effort are required to move one ton from a total stop, assuming you are on a level surface? How much to keep it moving at 5 mph? 10 mph? 20 mph?
I am sure this is a simplification, but I am just looking for a frame of reference.