C&S Long Distance Tenders?

Posted by Rick Steele on Feb 03, 2015; 6:44pm
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/C-S-Long-Distance-Tenders-tp694.html

I have always wondered why the Rhode Island Locomotives 57-59 were given tenders with larger water tanks than usual.

They show up in the DPL Photos. Researching George Sebasian-Coleman's RRobb book, not all of the Rhode Islands from the U&N received them. The early shots show tenders that are the usual size for that size of locomotives. That leaves out the theory that they might have been a U&N Modification.

However, in later years, we see the 57-59 with standard sized tenders as evidenced by 58 on the scrap trains, photos of 59 in Central City. I haven't found any later photos of 57.

My speculation is that they were probably an experiment for the Alpine Tunnel district where water usage was high and the number of tanks was limited. Pure speculation on my part.

Derrell? You made some tender etchings, what did you find?

Any answers? WAGs?

Rick