Where were those auxiliary tenders used on the Frisco system? I lived in Springfield at the end of steam and I don't ever recall seeing one. Even though as a kid, I was aware of paint schemes, engine numbers, wheel arrangements and the difference between coal and oil burners and I'm sure I would have noticed one. I never knew they existed until Collias' Frisco Power was published. I take it they were more common on the Western and Southwerstern parts of the line where water was more scarce. Tom
I would think some wound up down your way. I remember them here in St. Louis where they seemed to be mostly on the River Div although some wandered down the main also. SABRR. they did have some that were all welded, so you wouldn't have to figure out how to do the rivets.
OK, today I played around with the panorama feature on the camera and the software that came with it. I can see a glitch or two in the alignment, but it looks like it could be fun. Too bad Lindenwood roundhouse isn't still up and full of steam engines. The yard, etc, in the center is of course Newburg. Left is Dixon Hill, right is eastbound. As you can see, outside of Newburg there is no scenery. I need to cut in passing tracks and the Ft. Leonard Wood wye at the extreme left end. The overall length is 48'6".
There are several Vollrath photos, which were taken in KC during the late 40's that show 4100's, 4300's, and 4400's with aux tenders.
Don, one question. Did you use a tripod with the camera when taking the pictures for the panorama? If not, you may find that the stitching of the individual images works better with a tripod - additionally take more overlapping images as opposed to a few large, wide angle images.
I did use a tripod and this was my first effort at the panorama, so it can only get better from here.
