Hanging Around Newburg In 1943 - Steam And Craftsmanship At Their Best

I've been getting some requests to take some photos of engines around the engine terminal and yards, so am starting to take a few random shots.
I want to shoot roster shots of everything before I finish too, for my collection and spreadsheet.
I apologize for the sky and background in these. One of these days...........................wish I had done the ceiling. I have can lights temporarily placed with cords and plugs now, but when I get further along, will put them permanently in place and hard wire them. I'm using CFLs in them.

 

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Don - Was the 19 the spot engine you had down at the Houston House in Newburg years ago when we all met there and a guy came over and picked it up to take a closer look at it?

K

 

Yep, it was the 19.

It has a sister, the 40, now.

 

Unsurpassed collection of beautiful Frisco steam locomotives and that roundhouse is impressive.

I especially like the photo of #184 since I'm a big fan of the 4-4-0 wheel arrangement.

Your photos are also well done.

 

If I remember correctly, 19 and 40 were the two spot engines that were both helpers on Rolla and Dixon Hills, plus served the Ft Wood branch later.

Correct?

I can't imagine these two big behemoths on the curvy, hilly Ft. Wood branch. Had to be quite a spectacle!

Are there any pics of the spots operating on the Ft. Wood line?

K

 

Just crazy modeling there, what talent and craftsmanship.

I am so glad you model the Frisco.

I like the looks of the Triple F decal, really looks good on that big tender.

 

Frankly, I've always thought that smell should/could be a modelable element.

Occasionally, I'll catch a whiff of grease and oil that - in the right combinations - puts me back in my grandfather's hanger in Sikeston, alongside his 1948 Stinson 108 Series "Flying Station Wagon."

At any rate, Don, it's a fabulous view. Looks like you've represented nearly ever class of locomotive for 1943. Since we're listing favorites, I'll go for 4421. Always have liked the 4300 and 4400-class Mountains and the story behind them.

This also reminds me to paint my Tichy Train Group water columns in silver/pewter - that seems to be a uniquely Frisco touch.

Best Regards,

 

With the yellow coonskin.

Onion soup will give a nice coal smoke imitation after you process it.

 

Looking at these again and noticed a couple of things I haven't noticed before.

Foremost is the fuel oil column in the photo with 1050. I'm not sure I've seen any Frisco prototype drawings of these columns.

Anyone have any?

I'm also curious about the bucket hanging on the end, presumably to catch the errant drops of fuel oil and make sure they find their way into the locomotive's oil bunker?

Best Regards,