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And here we have Gunpowder Falls Railroad #2 in its 1882-1900 configuration. The locomotive operated in its "As-Build" configuartion for a few months, however the railroad then modified and upgraded the locomotive to suit their personal tastes and requirements.
First off, and most notible is the air tank mounted between the steam and sand domes in "Colorado & Southern" style arrangement. The loco lost its fluted domes and also lost its Russina Iron color scheme as was the first locomotive to be adorned in the GFRR's signature "Forest" scheme; consisting of its forest green boiler jacket, brass boiler bands, black domes and tender, red-ish brown cab, pilot, and wheels, though with white tires. This color scheme then became the GFRR's standard.
No. 2 also had the frame of its tender rebuilt to endure higher stress and "Greedy" boards (coal boards) and C&S style tool boxes were added. And yes, I know in the drawing it says "1882-1905". I'm just too lazy to "fix" it.
Again, please comment if you fave!!!
First off, and most notible is the air tank mounted between the steam and sand domes in "Colorado & Southern" style arrangement. The loco lost its fluted domes and also lost its Russina Iron color scheme as was the first locomotive to be adorned in the GFRR's signature "Forest" scheme; consisting of its forest green boiler jacket, brass boiler bands, black domes and tender, red-ish brown cab, pilot, and wheels, though with white tires. This color scheme then became the GFRR's standard.
No. 2 also had the frame of its tender rebuilt to endure higher stress and "Greedy" boards (coal boards) and C&S style tool boxes were added. And yes, I know in the drawing it says "1882-1905". I'm just too lazy to "fix" it.
Again, please comment if you fave!!!
Category All / Miscellaneous
Species Unspecified / Any
Size 1280 x 986px
File Size 151.6 kB
Hey! Thanks, (Or "Tanks." for the info. I've got to find some images of the narrow gauge locomotives used up here in the Logging and Mining industries in the Northern CA area for you. Quite a few looked like they were built in the late 1800's but as new innovations came along, they were bolted on or set precariously on makeshift fenders or housings. I recall someone once mentioned a "Shay" looked like a small marine engine "Going for a ride on a flatcar."
Ha!! I can see why someone would make a comment like that about a shay!! XD
I have some photos in my vast private image library of California Narrow Gauge. Mostly that of the South Pacific Coast Ry and North Pacific Coast Ry. I have some Nevada Narrow Gauge stuff to. But more images are always welcome!
I have some photos in my vast private image library of California Narrow Gauge. Mostly that of the South Pacific Coast Ry and North Pacific Coast Ry. I have some Nevada Narrow Gauge stuff to. But more images are always welcome!
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