CO C&O 2-8-4 2789

AFN Sep 18, 2008

  1. AFN

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    Hi,
    The topic recently came up at work regarding the 2-8-4 at North Judson, In. The question was asked whether the trailing truck under the firebox was "powered" and if so how was the power generated. Any help would be appreciated.
    A F Niederer
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  2. oldrk

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  3. fitz

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    Oldrk, those are some great old pictorials of the booster engine. New York Central was really big on boosters, all the Hudsons had them, and some freight engines. The steam plumbing to and from them was pretty interesting. Thanks for putting up those informative pix. :tb-biggrin:
     
  4. oldrk

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    You are more than welcome. I learned a good bit myself looking this stuff up.
     
  5. AFN

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    C & O 2-8-4 2789

    Thanks for the pics. They were a big help in understanding how they were positioned under the locomotives.

    A F Niederer
     
  6. oldrk

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    I was at the LaPorte steam museum last year. What a hidden treasure.
     
  7. AFN

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    Do you mean Hesston? I agree. I try to get out there over the Labor Day festival. They finally got their Shay operating or at least this year was the first time I saw it. Every year it seems to get bigger with more tractors and a lot more people. This year it reminded me of the steam show in Mt. Pleasant, Ia. We used to go in the mid 70's when the CBQ Mark Twain Zephyr was their. I would ride the trolley loop most of the day. I understand their steam show has really grown since then as well. Sorry for the ramble. Again thanks for the info on the trailer booster.

    AF Niederer
     
  8. oldrk

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    Thats the one. That shay is really looking good!
     

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