Alex,
The following is my understanding of Legacy speed steps, as explained to me by a Legacy operator of my acquaintance. If I'm mistaken, I'm sure someone more knowledgeable than I as regards this subject will correct me.
Not all Legacy engines behave the same as regards speed increments. Different "classes" of Legacy engines go faster or slower than other "classes" of Legacy engines at the same speed step. One "class" of engines, for example, may be diesel switchers and another class may be "steamers", and they would run at different speeds at the same speed step. However, within a "class", all engines should run the same.