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PRR Doodlebug

105k RailfanEthan  8.0 years ago
Auto Credit Based on RailfanEthan's Railroad Contest

IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES WITH THIS TRAIN, PLEASE SPEAK UP,

The Pennsylvania Railroad used the gas electric railmotors nicknamed "doodlebugs" for passenger service. Other companies used them for transporting as well, such as Santa Fe and Seabord System. 1-3 is lights, throttle is trim, and roll to steer.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Railroad Contest
  • Successors 2 airplane(s) +7 bonus
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 8.8ft (2.7m)
  • Length 103.3ft (31.5m)
  • Height 13.7ft (4.2m)
  • Empty Weight 19,840lbs (8,999kg)
  • Loaded Weight 25,241lbs (11,449kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.039
  • Wing Loading 49.6lbs/ft2 (242.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 508.6ft2 (47.3m2)
  • Drag Points 21969

Parts

  • Number of Parts 557
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,962