Ray Breyer
Modeling the NKP's Peoria Division, circa 1943
Tom View my layout photos! http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/mm310/TWhite-014/Rio%20Grande%20Yuba%20River%20Sub One can NEVER have too many Articulateds!
QUOTE: Originally posted by twhite I have a book entitled ALLEGHENY, LIMA'S FINEST , which is mainly about the 2-6-6-6 that ran on both the C&O and Virginian lines. It's published by Hundman Publishing company, 5115 Monticello Road, Edmonds WA, 98020. A really excellent book about that particular locomotive, and it does contain some information on other locomotives used by the C&O, mainly their 2-10-4's and their H-series 2-6-6-2 and 2-8-8-2 articulateds. I'm sure there are quite a few other books on C&O steam available--you might Google up the C&O Historical Society and see what they have to offer. C&O had some of the handsomest steam running, IMO. In HO at least, for modeling purposes, Spectrum has both the C&O 4-8-2 and 2-6-6-2 availalable, BLI has the C&O 2-10-4, and Hornby is expected to re-release the Rivarossi Allegheny 2-6-6-6 sometime this year . Other than that, C&O steam is still mainly hard-to-find brass imports. Tom
QUOTE: Originally posted by orsonroy Google is your friend. Doing various searches, I'm coming up with: "C&O steam", 59,000 hits "C&O train", 95,200 hits "Chesapeake and ohio steam", 191,000 hits "Chesapeake and ohio train", 381,000 hits "Chesapeake and ohio engine", 463,000 hits And on and on... Of course, printed material is still your best resource, since it will be several years before most RR data gets digitized (it's happening, but still slowly). There have been dozens of books printed on the C&O (the C&OHS sells 34); your best bet os to ask on one of the C&O fan forums online, for opinions on what's best for your needs. Of course you'll get a better answer if you're more specific with your question.
QUOTE: Originally posted by LGBFan123 Google isn't really my friend! I was doing my own research and didn't come up with very good leads from those portals.
QUOTE: Originally posted by dknelson The book you want is "C&O Power" by A. Stauffer. It is out of print and brings a nice price from collectors but it is the book you want, believe me. http://www.chessieshop.com/archive/2005/may/as-312.htm Dave Nelson
QUOTE: Originally posted by LGBFan123 QUOTE: Originally posted by twhite I have a book entitled ALLEGHENY, LIMA'S FINEST , which is mainly about the 2-6-6-6 that ran on both the C&O and Virginian lines. It's published by Hundman Publishing company, 5115 Monticello Road, Edmonds WA, 98020. A really excellent book about that particular locomotive, and it does contain some information on other locomotives used by the C&O, mainly their 2-10-4's and their H-series 2-6-6-2 and 2-8-8-2 articulateds. I'm sure there are quite a few other books on C&O steam available--you might Google up the C&O Historical Society and see what they have to offer. C&O had some of the handsomest steam running, IMO. In HO at least, for modeling purposes, Spectrum has both the C&O 4-8-2 and 2-6-6-2 availalable, BLI has the C&O 2-10-4, and Hornby is expected to re-release the Rivarossi Allegheny 2-6-6-6 sometime this year . Other than that, C&O steam is still mainly hard-to-find brass imports. Tom Tom, Thank you so much for the needed info! I will definately search the bookstores online for that volume you mentioned---sounds fantastic! Yes, you guessed it--I am enthralled by the C&O steamers and I have a Bachmann J-2 4-8-2 on the way! I also want to get a 2-6-6-2 and Rivarrossis Allegheny (the new version from Hornby). Guess what--I just saw an ad for the Hornby model the other day, and I said "What??? You mean the Rivarrossi stuff is back?? Great!" Although its quite a steep price as I don't think it comes with sound but who cares! That loco is a monster! Oh, btw, in that book does it show manufacturer's photos mostly or does it show off the steam on the mainlines (trackside photos)? Regards, Tom M.
QUOTE: Originally posted by dfocht QUOTE: Originally posted by dknelson The book you want is "C&O Power" by A. Stauffer. It is out of print and brings a nice price from collectors but it is the book you want, believe me. http://www.chessieshop.com/archive/2005/may/as-312.htm Dave Nelson Yup! This is the book to go with. Luckily I found one on ebay back in November and snagged it for around $40. It was in used condition but what a great book! And for the price I got a bargain. Take a look around the web and one will certainly churn up. Later, Doug[8D]
QUOTE: Originally posted by twhite Tom: I think 22" radius is just about the minimum for the Spectrum 4-8-2. Are you using sectional track? If so, make sure that the joints are secure and even. You might want to buy a Ribbonrailer 22" radius track gauge at your LHS and test out the curves--the Ribbonrailer sets right between the rails and checks the radius as you push it along. Also, a thought--a tiny bit of lead weight on top of the front wheelset of your pilot truck. There is no spring to hold the truck down, so a small flat piece of lead might do it. Good luck. Tom [:D]