From the book Mining Camp Days by Emil Billeb, the 0-4-2T saddle tanker had 12x16 inch cylinders. He says all 4 of the B&B engines were built in 1880 by the Union Iron Works in San Francisco. The engins did not have numbers, the 0-4-2T was named the Bodie. The author was the general manager of the RR.
Im really interested in the Bodie Benton RR in the Sierra Nevadas in CA. Ive been to Bodie many times and am fascinated with the scenery and history. I have been trying to get more info on a 0-4-2 T they used. There seems to be only one picture and its a very strange little engine. Any input would be appreciated.
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