One such excursion sponsored by the roanoke chapter of the nrhs occurred on july 11, 1959. Norfolk and western historical photograph collection. See more ideas about norfolk, train and steam locomotive. Join the central virginia railroad history group click to join centvarailhist.
P i see that you list from prince that the 22 and 96 were z1bs. I also placed a small video on the lionel lcd billboard flat car, but it its difficult to see. A 2882, in the whyte notation for describing steam locomotive wheel arrangements, is an articulated locomotive with a twowheel leading truck, two sets of eight driving wheels, and a twowheel trailing truck. That is what some railroads did in order to buy newer diesel engines in the mid to late 1960s. Manufactured by baldwin in 1923, the k2s were rebuilt by the railroad during 19451946. Ns juniata locomotive shop photo tour photo page 16. Visit the western union agent location at 19 town green wymondham, norfolk nr18 0pn. Although the model is very sturdily built, the boiler, tender shell and particularly. 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. Class y3, steam engine 2064, class y3 in shop class x1 steam engine 992 class y1, steam engine, freight locomotive no. Nw 1218 norfolk western steam at roanoke, virginia by michael ridenhour rail. The hidden inns of east anglia is another great title in the hidden inns series of regional guides, which will cover hidden pubs and inns throughout the united kingdom. See more ideas about norfolk, steam locomotive and locomotive.
May 14, 2008 classic trains magazine celebrates the golden years of railroading including the north american railroad scene from the late 1920s to the late 1970s. Theres a reason this paper is our best selling option. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. I was told that it was a promotional photograph issued by norfolk and western to commemorate this new. Double heading with n scale 2882 y6bs james train parts.
Value of railroad antiques from norfolk and western. See some alco rs11s and a double headed y6 coal train. It is constructed of formed and fabricated brass and incorporates many scale operating features. Coach 1 534 divided coach 511 coach 2 535 diner 494 observation 582. Cale leiphart and nate brill bring us some awesome double headed freight train action at philly brickfest 2017. I ordered this book on the same occasion as another book, the a norfolk and western mercedes of steam. The paragon2 series model features sound and smoke on both directcurrent dc and digital command control dcc layouts. The overall y6class engines were built from 1936 to 1952, with the final group of 30 y6bclass members constructed in three batches between 1948 and 1952. 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. Winston link highball for the double header, 1959 diesel locomotive, steam locomotive. Winter vibes live chat and stream from the bergen line, norway railcowgirl 4 watching live now.
It is referred to as a 482 engine because the wheel alignment as viewed from one side of the train. Norfolk and western 2882 y6b locomotive photo framed. Norfolk and western 2662 mallet steam locomotive west. Many collectors are looking for antique railroadiana that dates before 1900 so there is a strong market for anyone looking to sell. A y6b generated 5,600 hp at 25 mph and could reach a top speed of 50 mph. Send money or receive money fast from participating western union agent locations around the world. The equivalent uic classification is, refined to mallet locomotives, 1dd1. The model y6b would be the epitome of the compound mallet malley development. First produced in 1969 these are beautiful models and run like sewing machines, even by todays standards.
From its many handapplied scale details, to the advanced technology found inside, your locomotive is ready for duty on your model railroad layout. Mar 04, 2008 worlds largest steam locomotive is back. Without their help, this roster would never have been possible. Starting with locomotive number 2120 in 1936, the y6 class would become the final refinement of the 2882 design.
Baldwin locomotive works, philadelphia, pa production era. Y6b 2175 double header side bridge view at compton, va. 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. The series originates from the enthusiastic suggestions of the landladies and. The y6b could be operated as simple in low speeds where all the cylinders received highpressure steam for greater starting tractive effort, and then be switched to run as a compound as the speed increased. The norfolk and western y3, one of americas great locomotives. I was told that it was a promotional photograph issued by norfolk and western to commemorate this new class of locomotive i have no way to verify this. Newman library, virginia tech 560 drillfield drive blacksburg, va 24061 540 2319232.
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. 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. Including norfolk suffolk cambridgeshire and essex the hidden inns peter long on. Norfolk and western railway items from this time period can be very valuable and items of most types that predate 1900 will be valuable if they are in good condition. These locomotives usually employ the mallet principles. It would be the last american mainline steam locomotive and would ride the rails of the nations last class i steam railroad. These locomotives developed 152,206 lbs of tractive effort when built, with later modifications bringing them closer to 170,000 lbs. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to be inspired by the paper to create what your heart desires. Ns 624 was being assembled in the smith shop with the new cab, low short hood, and electrical cabinets mounted in place on the frame, wiring of the. Faithful to detail with realistically molded characteristics. Lionels release of this locomotive features legacy, whistle steam and a stunning level of. The initial variants, essentially experimentals, were not well received and quickly scrapped. The tier 4 diesel engines have better pollution controls on them, maybe that is why norfolk southern is purchasing the newer engines. See more ideas about steam locomotive, norfolk and train.
Over the years i have acquired several y6b mallet 2882 steam locomotives made by rowa. Please try a more generic search, or try another search term. Thus six y3s served on the pennsylvania railroad, five on the union pacific, and eight on the atchison. Photo of the day ultimate 2 8 8 2 norfolk westerns y6b. No matches for 2664 ho scale model train steam locomotives. The y6b class represented the ultimate refinement of their mountainclimbing coalhauling powerhouse the mainstay of their business. Grzyboskis train store is pennsylvanias largest lionel dealer and specializes in lionel train sets and accessories and other fine manufacturers like american flyer and kline. According to the back of the photo, this was taken at schaeffers crossing in roanoke, va one heavy traffic area.
Dec 07, 20 trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. These locomotives usually employ the mallet principles of articulationwith the rear engine rigidly. A perfect companion for the class j 484 steam locomotive. Giant steam locomotives, colorful streamliners, great passenger trains, passenger terminals, timeworn railroad cabooses, recollections of railroaders and trainwatchers. Just thought id put the y6b through a couple of rounds on the track. Value of railroad antiques from norfolk and western railway. Classic trains magazine celebrates the golden years of railroading including the north american railroad scene from the late 1920s to the late 1970s. It is the only remaining locomotive of the y5, y6, y6a, and y6b classes.
Is the norfolk southern trading in some older diesel units. Could pull up to 50 wooden cars at a speed of 35 mph. It is the strongestpulling extant steam locomotive in the world, although it is not operational. Norfolk southern juniata locomotive shop photo tour photos taken at employee appreciation day event 09052016 photo page 16 ns rpm4c slugs ns 624 undergoing assembly. Agent locator 19 town green wymondham, norfolk nr18 0pn.
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