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logging early 1950s

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logging early 1950s
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 12:53 AM
during the early 1950s what kind of locomotive would they use for logging in the southern states? my layout is based on east tennessee and I want to use this as one of my industries the first thought is Shay but I haven't been able to find any info on the logging industry in the south during this time period.
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Posted by orsonroy on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 9:29 AM
Mostly, small, ancient steam. 0-6-0, 2-6-0, 4-4-0, etc. A 2-4-4-2 or 2-8-2 would be a GIGANTIC engine for a Southern logging line. I believe there were a few Shays, Climaxes and Heislers, but they were in the minority, as compared to 2-6-0s.

Here's a resource on Florida logging and shortline roads:
http://www.taplines.net/

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Modeling the NKP's Peoria Division, circa 1943

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Posted by wjstix on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 11:26 AM
Would depend on terrain and distance. If the logging co. had to move logs say a couple of miles to a mainline rail connection or to a sawmill they would be likely to use a geared engine, especially if the area was rugged mountainous with steep grades and sharp curves. However if the logs had to go say 20-30+ miles, and the terrain was relatively flat, probably a 2-6-0 or similar smallish rod steam engine would be used. It would take a long time for a Shay to go 30 miles!!
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Posted by leighant on Wednesday, December 7, 2005 10:13 PM
This was what was used in East Texas on W T Carter & Brother Lumber Co. I shot loco graveyard about 1969...


My N scale version of logging reload ca 1957...

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 9, 2005 4:37 PM
thanx for the info all) think im gonna try to pick up a 2-6-0

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