It is constructed of formed and fabricated brass and incorporates many scale operating features. How to build your own spit braai 8 assiettes a dessert. Worlds most powerful operating steam locomotive steam. Lionels latest release of this locomotive features legacy, whistle steam and a stunning level of detail worthy of. Norfolk and western 2662 mallet steam locomotive west. Hd juniata locomotive shops of norfolk southern at altoona,pa 09242012. This is a list of locomotives that have worked for the norfolk and western railway. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Norfolk and western s steam is nothing short of legendarythe y6b class represented the ultimate refinement of their mountainclimbing coalhauling powerhouse the mainstay of their business.
Great deals on mth norfolk western indiana o scale model railroad locomotives. Winter vibes live chat and stream from the bergen line, norway railcowgirl 4 watching live now. Winston link highball for the double header, 1959 diesel locomotive, steam locomotive. It would be the last american mainline steam locomotive and would ride the rails of the nations last class i steam railroad. It features 14 scale detail and dimensions, diecast tender trucks, metal handrails and catwalk trim, operating tender back up light, and a diecast body construction. It is referred to as a 482 engine because the wheel alignment as viewed from one side of the train. Lionel 684063 o norfolk and western weathered legacy y6b. Who knows when the mantle will be handed back to the usa for the most powerful locomotive currently in operation. The norfolk and western historical society is not a part of, nor in any way connected with norfolk and western railway, inc.
This isnt a bad book but if a lot of text and history is what youre looking for, you may want to look elsewhere. Although the model is very sturdily built, the boiler, tender shell and particularly. It was retired in april 1985 and traded in to ge in november 1986. Aug 26, 2011 classic trains magazine celebrates the golden years of railroading including the north american railroad scene from the late 1920s to the late 1970s. See some alco rs11s and a double headed y6 coal train. Make sure that the model cv3 steam chuffcam config, 128ext cam, 1127driver dia in inches63 and cv4 gear ratio are adjusted so that there are 4 standard nonarticulated chuffs per revolution. Baldwin locomotive works, philadelphia, pa production era. The museum at roanoke has its hands full with a lot of rusting away equipment that i hear is maintained and restored by one paid employee. I have several mallory hope ferrell narrow gauge railway books which are generally excellent and include scale drawings, pictures and sketches. Running coal is what the norfolk and western did best. Cv155 must 1 articulated project is running articulated sounds with both front and rear cylinders. From its many handapplied scale details, to the advanced technology found inside, your locomotive is ready for duty on your model railroad layout. The very last compound mallet locomotives to operate on major railroads in the united states were the 2882 y6b class of the norfolk and western railway.
Even the y6b s only had about 548,500 lb on their drivers, and with an asbuilt tractive effort of 152,206 lb, that works out to 3. After the civil war railroads exploded in the us with hundreds of lines starting service all over the country. Noterebuilt y5 and new y6, y6a, and y6b all of modern design with following features. The overall y6class engines were built from 1936 to 1952, with the final group of 30 y6b class members constructed in three batches between 1948 and 1952. P i see that you list from prince that the 22 and 96 were z1bs. A better bet for the y6 moving would be the north carolina. Nov 21, 2017 come ride along with the y6b first stopping to fill with water, then waiting for block signal to proceed, next it is caught at crossing as it heads of town. Alabama division altoona atlanta north district atlanta south autorack birmingham bnsf bnsf railway borkowski jr branch bridge buffalo line chattanooga chicago line cincinnati cleveland line coal trains columbus connection conrail conway yard crews crosses customers dash dearborn division diesels dispatchers district runs divisions double. Like the swiss crocodile shown elsewhere in this catalog, the y6b was a mountain goat bred for heavy loads, steep grades, and winding curves. Black and white photo of a norfolk and western 2882 steam locomotive and tender, stock number 2171 this was purchased many years ago near roanoke, va. Classic trains magazine celebrates the golden years of railroading including the north american railroad scene from the late 1920s to the late 1970s.
Mth norfolk western in o scale model railroad locomotives. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Plate 22 canadian pacific doubleheaded 282s on freight train, lennoxville. The paragon2 series model features sound and smoke on both directcurrent dc and digital command control dcc layouts. I remember reading somewhere there was a y7 proposed, but as diesels were coming into the picture nothing was ever done about it. If you have one for sale, please contact me using the email listed in my profile. The y6b class represented the ultimate refinement of their mountainclimbing coalhauling powerhouse the mainstay of their business. Neworiginal, never used covers back of cover includes album description, etc. Wish that the railway had saved a y6b, so that we may enjoy one today. Its available with an automatic digital command control dcc decoder and the electronic solutions ulm esu loksound sound system. I was told that it was a promotional photograph issued by norfolk and western to commemorate this new class of locomotive i. During the waning days of steam, the norfolk and western railway, the last bastion of class 1 steam railroading in the united states, hosted several farewell to steam excursions throughout the late 1950s. Find great deals on ebay for norfolk and western locomotive. Cale leiphart and nate brill bring us some awesome doubleheaded freight train action at philly brickfest 2017.
The initial variants, essentially experimentals, were not well received and quickly scrapped. Norfolk and western 2882 y6b locomotive photo framed. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. I thought the book would have more written history, it is a very thin 20 page. Includes sounds of steam railroading, the fading giant, thunder on blue ridge, 2nd pigeon and the mocking bird and mainline to panther. The norfolk and western 1218 and its sister class a 2664s were unique in their ability to both pull heavy loads in drag service while also clipping along the main line at better than 70 mph. Some of the photographs are by o winston link who photographed the norfolk and western in the 1950s. Mth norfolk western indiana o scale model railroad. This book adds a lot more stasistics and stories to the understanding that i already have of the locomotive. Could pull up to 50 wooden cars at a speed of 35 mph.
Save broadway limited y6b to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. One such excursion sponsored by the roanoke chapter of the nrhs occurred on july 11, 1959. The norfolk and western railway classic streamliners. Mar 06, 2016 9 leads a double header back in regular steam days. The locomotive is the latest addition to precision craft models line of steam locomotives.
See more ideas about steam locomotive, norfolk southern and old trains. Norfolk and western railway memorabilia value guide. Dec 07, 20 i checked my copy of norfolk and western, giant of steam to see if i could find anything for you, but theres no mention of a y7. The locomotive was in need of larger, more powerful locomotives to handle the heavy tonnage passing over the stiff appalachian grades found in southern west virginia. Giant steam locomotives, colorful streamliners, great passenger trains, passenger terminals, timeworn railroad cabooses, recollections of railroaders and trainwatchers. The norfolk and western railway started operations in 1896 and stopped service in 1998 for a total period of operations of 102 years. Join the central virginia railroad history group click to join centvarailhist. They increased the tractive effort, the drury book from kalmbach says to 170,000 lb, the jeffries. These locomotives developed 152,206 lbs of tractive effort when built, with later modifications bringing them closer to 170,000 lbs.
After their final modifications in the 1950s, they were said to be capable of 170,000 lbs tractive effort in simpleexpansion mode, although some have questioned this claim the original. Apr 26, 20 the central of georgia repair shops complex at savannah which now houses gsrm was built for steam locomotive maintenance and declined largely due to the advent of diesel locomotives in the 1930s. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Winston link 19142001 was an american photographer best known for his black and white photography and sound recordings of the last days of steam locomotive railroading on the. Cast steel bed, frame with integral cylinders, roller bearings on all engine axles as shown, type a superheater, and feedwater heater as shown. Norfolk and western railway modern coal burning steam locomotive duration. Cale leiphart and nate brill bring us some awesome double headed freight train action at philly brickfest 2017. Norfolk and western thunder on the blue ridge youtube. List of norfolk and western railway locomotives wikipedia. Get the best deals on mth norfolk western in o scale model railroad locomotives when you shop the largest online selection at. The reason i ask is that the old rule of thumb was that you wanted a factor of adhesion weight on drivers divided by tractive effort of 4.
Get the best deals on mth norfolk western when you shop the largest online selection at. They are 3 480s and a 280,but apparently vmt has declined to accept them. Norfolk and western steam double header locomotive train 8x10 poster photo 122. Prince pictures the 22 after its sale to the interstate and the 96 after sale to the tennessee central, and both are said to be z1bs because of the piston valve low pressure lp cylinders. I like technical detail myself but there is not much of that.
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