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Golden locomotive!

General Discussion
#1

Here’s something I’ve never seen before:

This loco was painted with temporary gold paint for a centennial excursion in 1964.

#2

Are you sure it’s not the most expensive Overland brass model ever produced?

#3

Thanks for the photo Ray. The thing that really strikes me about this locomotive is the looooong smokebox. The smokebox seems to equal about 1/3 the length of the locomotive. It must have had a really free-steaming boiler!

Best,
David Meashey

#4

OOOOOOOOOOO Thats neat, a Golden Locomotive to go with a Golden child. I need to get one.

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#5

Personally I think it points out why most people paint their brass models. It just ain’t right :smiley:

#6

Here’s another “gold” locomotive:

(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9305/goldpa.jpg)

#7

Hmm. Wonder why that long smokebox.

#8

Chessie had an SD 50 in gold as well…I believe

#9

hmmm not sure that the smokebox is really that long…or is the first course of the boiler just not jacketed?

#10

That war bonnet paint scheme has to be one of the best ever…especially on THAT locomotive!! Real class!

#11

We love war-bonnets, and war-pumpkins even more.

tac, ig & The Elliott Bay Boys

#12

Bart;

Not sure why anyone would omit lagging on a boiler ring (heat loss, you know). Maybe it’s just me. I’m so used to the Reading RR steamers that were lagged all the way to the front of the smokebox. It’s just a shame that the locomotive was lost to the scrapper. Looks to have been a fast and powerful locomotive.

On the other hand, many static preserved locomotives have had the lagging removed. I have been told that they get too “juicy” between the boiler jacket and the outer boiler shell, so it’s better to remove the lagging and put a good coat of paint on the boiler shell. (Most tourists never notice the difference,)

Best,
David Meashey

#13

That’s the way those locos looked when they operated (less the gilt paint of course). If you look closely you’ll see an inspection port at the rear of the smokebox area.

The engine is a CB&Q prototype (Chicago, Burlington & Quincy) in the 5600 series. A class O-5 if memory serves me. There is/was one on display at the Colorado RR Museum.

I was going to upload a photo of one of these engines in service to post here to show you but my blankety blank Freight Shed has expired…again! I thought you were going to help us useless ol’ farts out a bit on this Bob and send us warning notices…with large print! :wink:

#14

Richard;

Yep, I see the inspection port. Glad to know that another example was preserved.

Best,
David Meashey

#15

Gee, I thought that was a port hole.

I was at sea too long, I guess.

#16

Looks almost as good as a chicken wing cupcake

#17

Same engine in regular paint scheme

(http://www.railarchive.net/randomsteam/cbq5632b.jpg)

#18

What’s that “thing” hanging off the back end of the tender?

Forgot to add… :smiley:

#19
Steve Featherkile said:
Gee, I thought that was a port hole.

I was at sea too long, I guess.


Is there a starboard hole?

Stick close to your desks and never go to sea
And you all may be Rulers of the Queen’s Navy

#20
Steve Featherkile said:
Gee, I thought that was a port hole.

I was at sea too long, I guess.


The thought of opening that “port hole” and seeing Steve Featherkile peering back at me is downright scary! :wink: