More Virginian questions about passenger service

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About the BA's - the 'Berkshires' were developed in the late 1920's and proved to be far better performers in freight service than the Mikados which preceded them.  Virginian passenger trains were relatively short and lightweight, operating on a railroad with light grades.  The HP potential of the BA's would have been wasted on VGN passenger trains - three driving axles were enough.
Jerome Crosson;  NWHS in St. Peters MO.


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  Were any of the Virginian Pacifics based on USRA heavy (or light Pacifics)?  I found it interesting that the BA was only used in fast freight service.  What did they use for passenger service in the 1950's?  If not Pacifics, what early diesels were used and when did they switch from steam.  I could probably find most of these answers on the web site or in one of the books about the railroad, but the answers I get from the members are more than information, they are experience - far more valuable.  Thanks in advance for your help.
  Walter Davis, Youngsville, NC
  
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