02-05-2013, 01:46 PM
Matt's project to bash a Bachmann 0-6-0 into a CN loco got me thinking and looking once more at the US Army 0-6-0 locos built 1942-47 by Alco and Lima. A good link is at <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.whippanyrailwaymuseum.net/exhibits/equipment/engines-a-powered-rail-equipment/steam-locomotive-no-4039">http://www.whippanyrailwaymuseum.net/ex ... ve-no-4039</a><!-- m --> Various sources say these were based on the USRA 0-6-0, which is the Bachmann prototype, and looking at photos and diagrams, it looks like this is the case. The main difference is that the air pump is mounted on the pilot, which also requires changes to the smokebox front. I found a diagram of one of the Lima locos that went to the Alaska Railroad at <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.alaskarails.org/pix/former-loco/JK-315.html">http://www.alaskarails.org/pix/former-loco/JK-315.html</a><!-- m -->
These are interesting locos that went to some short lines that interest me, including the Raritan River and the Duluth and Northeastern in addition to the Alaska Railroad. They also went to tourist lines like the New Hope and Ivyland and the Morris County Central. The biggest part of the project will be a new tender, but I can rough out dimensions from the diagram. It also looks like the cab needs to be lowered by about a foot.
These are interesting locos that went to some short lines that interest me, including the Raritan River and the Duluth and Northeastern in addition to the Alaska Railroad. They also went to tourist lines like the New Hope and Ivyland and the Morris County Central. The biggest part of the project will be a new tender, but I can rough out dimensions from the diagram. It also looks like the cab needs to be lowered by about a foot.