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Measuring locomotive speed

Q: In Model Railroader product reviews, locomotive speed is often measured and compared with the prototype. I was wondering how this is done so I can run my trains at prototypical speeds. — George ...
Eric Bauer shows some of his model train engines which are detailed almost exactly like the real thing. He has a set of yellow Union Pacific engines hooked to his cars and he is holding a CN, Canadian ...