Large Scale Central

Kaskaskia Holdings shows off equipment

Modeling
#1

Kaskaskia Holdings wanted to show off its stable of geared engines to their stockholders.

This all came about after an upgrade of the oldest geared engine at the Goodson NWRCS shops. The Whiskey Barrel and Maple Stump Lumber Company Climax #2 had to be rebuilt after an accident.

It got fresh batteries, mechanical repairs, upgrades, a new cabbage stack, the movement of the rear light and red oxide paint on the cab top. Shop employees liked the look of the stack and cosmetic upgrades so much, they painted the cabin roof of the Little River Lumber Company Heisler #5, after regauging the trucks to 3 foot between the rails.

This left the W. M. Ritter Lumber Company Shay #7 with the old stack and cab roof. They still had paint left in the shop and TOC provided an extra stack.

The overhead shots shows the work done on a rainy Saturday, along with NWRCS’s rebuild.

Kaskaskia Holding stockholders are pleased to show the stable of geared equipment.

#2

I must say as a railfan of the Kaskaskia, I am very impressed also. Ric, you and Dave do excellent work.

Todd

#3

A magnificent display! The Climax is one of my favorites. Any idea why Bachmann stopped making them?

#4

The Climax got a bad rap for not being a very good runner, and a bit squirmy on less than level track…

Ric…doncha know that Political corectness DEMANDS you have to put the SHAY in front in any photo lineup? Points deducted for showing the wrong side too…hehehehehehe

But ya know what would make them look really neat and distinctive? Make up a real wood wood load to go in their bunkers! Would go perfect with the Cabbage Stacks…Sumpter Valley all over!

#5

Bart,

This is coal country. Wood is for building things. Oil is for greasing things. How could there be a wrong side to a Shay? The big guy had to go in back.