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And here is another long awaited peice, the Gunpowder Falls Railroad's ONLY Mason Bogie, GFRR #7; effectionately known/named as "Lucky". And there is good reason behind it!
For those somewhat familliar with Railroad Myth and Legend you me know of "Dread 107". A hexed locomotive who many a railroader believed that it was actually piloted by Death himself! Of ther course of its operating caree D&RG #107 was responcible for roughly 14 deaths! Why did I mention such a horridly curse locomotive? Well GFRR #7 is like its polar opposite!
GFRR #7 started off as Wolf Creek & Flagstone RR's #4. The Mason Bogie's "Good" reputation started around this time. Once while crossing a bridge, a few days after severe rain fall, WC&F #4 was crossing a trestle. However the waterlogged ground had turned to mush and the trestle collapsed and the train in tow plumeted 90 feet! Yet the locomotive mad it to the other side of the bridge just in time, literally!
Later, due to finacial issues the Wolf Creek & Flagstone was going bankrupt. That was when the Gunpowder Falls Railroad bought them out lock, stock, and barrel! The GFRR also enharited all the WC&F's equipment and motive power. This consisted of WC&F's numbers 1, 2, and 3, which were all Porter Bell Co. built 2-6-0s, #4, and a pair of C-16 class 2-8-0s; engines #5 and 6.
While operating on the GFRR other trange occurances happened. On one instance #7 was hauling a freigh up a 4.5% grade that clung to a mountain side. Loose rocks began to fall on the track and then a 10 ton boulder landed right in front of the locomotive! The engine stopped literally a fraction of an inch between said chunk of stone and the locomotive's wooden pilot.
Another incident was during a viloent rain storm while, again, on a steep mountain grade. A landslide washed out the tracks ahead of the train as well as washed away the train it was hauling! However the track on which the locomotive was on stayed intact, as was GFRR #7. These are only but a few odd occuances that has earned the locomotive's name as "Lucky #7".
Again, I hope you all like this chaming little steamer and PLEASE do leave some comments!
For those somewhat familliar with Railroad Myth and Legend you me know of "Dread 107". A hexed locomotive who many a railroader believed that it was actually piloted by Death himself! Of ther course of its operating caree D&RG #107 was responcible for roughly 14 deaths! Why did I mention such a horridly curse locomotive? Well GFRR #7 is like its polar opposite!
GFRR #7 started off as Wolf Creek & Flagstone RR's #4. The Mason Bogie's "Good" reputation started around this time. Once while crossing a bridge, a few days after severe rain fall, WC&F #4 was crossing a trestle. However the waterlogged ground had turned to mush and the trestle collapsed and the train in tow plumeted 90 feet! Yet the locomotive mad it to the other side of the bridge just in time, literally!
Later, due to finacial issues the Wolf Creek & Flagstone was going bankrupt. That was when the Gunpowder Falls Railroad bought them out lock, stock, and barrel! The GFRR also enharited all the WC&F's equipment and motive power. This consisted of WC&F's numbers 1, 2, and 3, which were all Porter Bell Co. built 2-6-0s, #4, and a pair of C-16 class 2-8-0s; engines #5 and 6.
While operating on the GFRR other trange occurances happened. On one instance #7 was hauling a freigh up a 4.5% grade that clung to a mountain side. Loose rocks began to fall on the track and then a 10 ton boulder landed right in front of the locomotive! The engine stopped literally a fraction of an inch between said chunk of stone and the locomotive's wooden pilot.
Another incident was during a viloent rain storm while, again, on a steep mountain grade. A landslide washed out the tracks ahead of the train as well as washed away the train it was hauling! However the track on which the locomotive was on stayed intact, as was GFRR #7. These are only but a few odd occuances that has earned the locomotive's name as "Lucky #7".
Again, I hope you all like this chaming little steamer and PLEASE do leave some comments!
Category All / Miscellaneous
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File Size 167.7 kB
Indeed, and the Mason Bogies were that and more! They were among some of the most inginuative locomotive designs of the era!
As for modeling I plan on building this loco, at some point before I die, in # scale.
As for modeling I plan on building this loco, at some point before I die, in # scale.
Well, just to clarify, Mason Bogies don't really classify as a "Forney", despite the visual simularities.
The Mason Bogie locos are more along the lines of a what is known as a "Farlie". Forney locos have rigid frames with a trailing truck to support the rear frame and fuel bunker.
Mason Bogies, however, have a pivoting frame with their drive wheels. The drive wheel frame can piovt under the boiler and thus allowing the locomotive to traverse very sharp curves, ideal for mountain railroading. Though the Mason Bogies were just about the only Farlie type locos to operate here in the US. Farlies are more common in the UK.
Regardless, the Mason Bogies are umong the most charming and elegant steamers to have ever riden along the high iron!
The Mason Bogie locos are more along the lines of a what is known as a "Farlie". Forney locos have rigid frames with a trailing truck to support the rear frame and fuel bunker.
Mason Bogies, however, have a pivoting frame with their drive wheels. The drive wheel frame can piovt under the boiler and thus allowing the locomotive to traverse very sharp curves, ideal for mountain railroading. Though the Mason Bogies were just about the only Farlie type locos to operate here in the US. Farlies are more common in the UK.
Regardless, the Mason Bogies are umong the most charming and elegant steamers to have ever riden along the high iron!
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