Re: #21 v #22

Posted by Jim Courtney on
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/21-v-22-tp7249p7264.html

Bruce,

I don't know where to start.

C&S 21 and 22 were sister locomotives in a 2 engine class.  Both were light "cold water" Brooks 2-6-0s when built for the DSP&P in 1882.

In the 1890s, both engines were rebuilt by successor DL&G, with new boilers in 12/1892 and 7/1894 respectively. The goal was to rebuild them as close as possible to the Cooke 2-6-0s of that era, in appearance and performance. Ironically, all but 3 of the Cooke 2-6-0s were themselves rebuilt between 1900 and 1902, giving the Cookes an new driver spacing, a larger tapered boiler and much greater tractive effort.








The 21 was scrapped in 1923, the 22 scrapped in 1927.  Both locomotives were similar in plumbing, but differed in terms of cab windows and tenders.

The unrebuilt Cooke 2-6-0s (11, 12 and 13) were all similar to the 21 and 22, and could be built based on the Bachman 2-6-0.  These later 3 engines didn't have the injectors mounted on the boilers, in front of the cab, with intake pipe coming off the steam dome, so they might be an easier modification.








The Precision O/On3 parts catalog has quite a few castings (stubby wooden pilot, arc and box headlights, correct tender truck side frames, etc) that could be used in the modifications, no matter which direction you choose to go.

As to other photos, I don't know how to help.  I've tried to post as many period photos on the Discussion Forum as possible (saves me rifling through my books, looking for them).

Use the search box on the Discussion Forum and type in 21 and 22.  You will find several threads with all the photos, and comments posted here.

Good luck with your project.