Re: CB&Q #537

Posted by Keith Hayes on
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/CB-Q-537-tp550p16621.html

Here are some more pics.

The engine has been turned so the are better views of the fireman's side.

I believe 70 and 537 traded tenders when 70 was converted to oil. Jan's model appears to have 70s tender with the "gateway" grabs to access the deck plate. Also, note the placement of the cab curtain on the engineer's side inboard of the door. The door was hinged on the boiler side of the door, I guess so the engineer could get right into the cab. The Brooks locos are the same.

This engine has twin pumps mounted on the left side per D&RG practice. They are set into the walk in a peculiar (to my eye) way. There is a good size air tank under each running board.

Thanks for all the nice comments.