whidh locomotive fits

[Anonymous]

I am modeling a logging railroad in the Northeastern US (Maine, Vermont) in the 1930-40 range. I have a Shays to work the lumber operation, but what loclmotive fits in this locationa and era ? I see all the numbers (0-8-0, 4-6-4 and so on), but I need a loco to run my lumber to the factory in the town. Thanks for your help.

[dehusman]

Bachmann 2-8-0.
MDC 2-8-0
IHC 2-6-0
MCD 2-6-0
IHC 2-8-0
Bachmann 2-10-0
virtually any 2-8-2

Dave H.

[joseph2]

Avoid the 4-6-4,it was a high speed passenger type.I think railroads used 2-6-0,2-6-2,2-8-0 and small 2-8-2 types for that sort of work.A 0-8-0 might be used.On a number like2-6-0,the 2 means there is a two wheel nonpowered truck under the cylinders,6 drive wheels and no trailing truck.Bachmann makes a 4-6-0,Model Power is going to re-release the Mantua 2-6-6-2 logging Mallet and Model Die Casting has some kits of small locomotives. Joe G.

[IRONROOSTER]

Several engines could be used. But for the time period you have listed, a 2-8-0 or light 2-8-2 would be the most likely. In general (with many exceptions), the number of wheels in the pilot indicates type of use. 0 - switcher, 2 - freight, 4 - passenger or high speed freight.
Enjoy
Paul