A detailed breakdown of every class of steam locomotives the railway ever owned is included. I have a copy, and it is hard to put the book down. Tracking characteristics of great northern electric locomotives on a lodeg curve 1. Union pacific 844, also known as the living legend, is a class fef3 484 northern type steam locomotive owned and operated by the union pacific railroad. Aug 15, 2015 this is a highly detailed reference book on all the steam locomotives that great northern ever owned. The great northern railway reporting mark gn was an american class i railroad.
A steam locomotive is a type of railway locomotive that produces its pulling power through a. Great northern electrification motorgenerator locomotives will be used on 24mile heavy grade section including the cascade tunnel by e. Running from saint paul, minnesota, to seattle, washington, it was the creation of 19thcentury railroad entrepreneur james j. Those lines it operated south of the border went to cie. The locomotives were used on the 73mile 117 km electrified portion of the railroad, from wenatchee, washington to skykomish, washington, including the cascade tunnel. International great northerns diesel locomotive roster i. Sturrock, stirling, ivatt and gresley, and locomotive development evolved in a fairly. This book is a must have for great northern steam fans and offers a great insight of the gn steam locomotive fleet. The photos others have posted do show the gns 2662s of 1906. Priebe published and printed in the usa by the great northern railway historical society philip w. A concise and generally accurate one volume compendium of what the railroad amateur needs to know about north american steam locomotives in the 20th century. Jul 9, 2019 another fallen flag railroad in america.
Although certain general topics are covered, for the most part this is a study of the locomotives of the major railroads, with quickreference rosters of all purchases since 1900. The best book on great northern steam locomotives ive. Sturrock, stirling, ivatt and gresley, and locomotive. Sales of baldwin steam locomotives in the united states and in foreign markets indicate the economic success of the company and the quality of the product. Cyanotype photographs of steam locomotives manufactured by rogers locomotive company. Great northern 2662 model railroader magazine model. Media in category great northern steam locomotive no. Most of the big rs, however, came from the railwaysown shops at hillyard, washington, and were the first steam locomotives built in the pacific northwest. Classic trains magazine celebrates the golden years of railroading including the north american railroad scene from the late 1920s to the late 1970s. Shop online for 45 great northern model train locomotives at discounts up to 48%. Introduction an unusual amount of maintenance needed on the sharper curves of the electrified section of the great northern railway appeared to coincide with the use of two new electriclocomotives oflargepower and size. Hobbylinc carries 45 great northern model train locomotives at discounts up to 48% including diesel ho, diesel n, steam ho, steam n, and diesel z.
Ka945 is a new zealand built steam locomotive, used in the north island by new zealand railways for both express passenger and heavy. Brown an account of the 19thcentury industrial giant, combining economic, labor, and social history and the history of technology. No matter whether one speaks of the prototype or immature the principles are the same. Scale drawings of this locomotive are included in the model railroader cyclopedia, v. This page is dedicated to my grandson cole, and granddaughters ashley, owen and auli, and to all avid lovers of steam locomotives. The most popular great northern model train locomotives brands include atlas, intermountain railway company, broadway limited imports, kato usa inc, and bachmann. The following is a list of locomotives built for the great northern railway. Review of blis great northern 280 ho scale model train steam engine duration. Traction force measurements of n steam locomotives. Railroad modelling, logging, steam, diesel, freight, passenger, industrial. Six men held this post during the existence of the great northern railway. American engineer and railroad journal 1893 14574607219.
Jun 19, 2006 classic trains magazine celebrates the golden years of railroading including the north american railroad scene from the late 1920s to the late 1970s. The best book on great northern steam locomotives ive ever seen. There are several sources for an alltime roster of great northern locomotives. The railway was a pioneer of diesel traction but owned the last 440s built in britain.
Collection of baldwin locomotive works records, 18561956 a guide. See more ideas about great northern railroad, train and burlington northern. These engines had 2031 x 30inch cylinders and used 200 pounds of saturated steam superheaters later were applied to 12 of the original 67 engines. The great northerns route was the northernmost transcontinental railroad route in the u. Priebe published and printed in the usa by the great northern railway historical society. This mountaintype locomotive is a survivor of the steam engines acquired by the great northern. Learn more about railroad history with this selection of books available in the. If you are interested in great northern steam, then this book is essential.
Jul 07, 2009 the photos others have posted do show the gns 2662s of 1906. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The locomotives were used on the 73mile 117 km electrified portion of the railroad, from wenatchee, washington to skykomish, washington, including the cascade tunnel the 3,000 horsepower 2. Diesel ho is the most popular of the 5 great northern model train locomotives categories, then diesel n, and steam ho. The mountainshrinking 2882 was the alltime giant of great northerns steam fleet and the largest locomotive in the world when baldwin built the first of its class. Most of the big rs, however, came from the railways own shops at hillyard, washington, and were the first steam locomotives built in the pacific northwest. Steam locomotives of the great northern railway sells out. This books timeframe is from 1900 through the end of the steam era although some 19 th century developments are discussed as necessary to round out the narrative. Birds earlier study and contains much material from it.
Articulated steam locomotives of north america volume 1 by robert le massena articulated steam locomotives of north america. A reference book on steam locomotives is an ambitious undertaking, and former kalmbach librarian george h. Canadian national steam locomotive roster 18951962 originally prepared by g. Apr 21, 2012 regarding gn steam, the great northern historical society recently published a truely outstanding book on the topic. The scalesized lionel 080 steam locomotives are fully featured, including a special dynachuff synchronized chuffing sound which accurately reflects a hardworking steam switcher at. Apr 22, 2020 steam locomotives and trains of canada. To society members, we offer carefullyresearched reference sheets, a quarterly gn goat publication, an annual calendar, discounts on model kits, books, cds and other items, and an annual convention to discover all that is the great northern. Great northern steam and electric in color is an excellent summary of the modern steam and electric locomotives of the great northern railroad in the middle twentieth century. Gn great northern locomotive roster railroad picture. Bullfrog snots effectiveness in n scale steam pulling ability. See more ideas about great northern railroad, train and steam locomotive. This comprehensive work fills that gap in stunning fashion, with plenty of detail, lots of great photos, complete coverage of its subject, and exceptional presentation. I own two 1 12 in steam locomotives and love to put these firing techniques to work.
Media in category great northern railway us steam locomotives the following 16 files are in this category, out of 16 total. Giant steam locomotives, colorful streamliners, great passenger trains, passenger terminals, timeworn railroad cabooses, recollections of railroaders and trainwatchers. The most popular great northern model train locomotives brands include broadway limited imports, intermountain railway company, bachmann, atlas, and concor. Guide to north american steam locomotives, revised edition by george h. As is customary, engine classes are organized according to the man who was locomotive superintendent when the class was introduced, and to whom the design is often attributed. The wonderful, colorful age of steam came to a quiet end on great northern in the spring of 1958, when the railway officially retired the surviving few of a once great fleet of steam locomotives. Built in december 1944 by the american locomotive company alco of schenectady, new york, no.
In 1998, in his book the red devil and other tales from the age of steam, david wardale put forward the. This collection includes specifications, engineering drawings, advertising and corporate publications, ledgers, and manuscripts. Book includes a brief history of the great northern railway with maps. If you are interested in american steam locomotives, you should have this book. Click here for current information on remaining gn steam locomotives on display. Caution functioning website but exhibiting some technical problems. Six men held this post during the existence of the great northern railway until 1868 engines were obtained from outside. Tracking characteristics of great northern electric. This will most likely serve as the number one reference book for gn steam fans for many years. He recent announcement by the great northern of its intention to electrify 24 miles of main line on the west slope of the cascade mountains. Great northerns l class 2662 locomotives, built by baldwin in 190607 were true mallets. History and development of steam power since 1900 railroad reference series by drury, george h. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The great northern railway of ireland was formed in 1876 and in 1948 was absorbed into the uta in 1948. Steam locomotives of the great northern railway by middleton and priebe is probably the best source of gn locomotive information. Gjevre, publications officer stevens point, wisconsin, 2010 isbn 9780615387598. For a comprehensive gn steam locomotive roster check out the steam locomotives of the great northern railway book. During its existence the great northern railway owned a total of 883 diesel locomotives built by 4 different builders. Restoring the kepner steam locomotive collection author. To society members, we offer carefullyresearched reference sheets, a quarterly gn goat publication, an annual calendar, discounts on model kits, books, cds and other items, and an annual convention to discover all that is the great northern railway. It is extremely well written with 100s of photos and details that will enthrall a history buff, or modeler. Six men held this post during the existence of the great northern railway until 1868 engines were obtained from outside manufacturers, but. Steam locomotives and steam trains including photos and sorted by url and not by title. Locomotives of the great northern railway great britain. Great northern steam engines model railroader magazine.
Steam locomotives of the great northern railway by kenneth r. They were among the earliest mallet articulateds in the us, and the first mallets built with leading and trailing trucks. A list of new north american books we can order here. Baldwin locomotive works collection is devoted to the largest and most influential manufacturer of steam railroad locomotive engines in the world. The gnrhs is dedicated to the preservation, study, and history of one of americas greatest railroads, the great northern railway. Any modeler who wants to paint, decal, or weather locomotives, rolling stock and structures will fin. Great northern steam locomotives iowa state university. Hobbylinc carries 45 great northern model train locomotives at discounts up to 48% including diesel ho, diesel n, steam ho, diesel z, and steam n. This is a highly detailed reference book on all the steam locomotives that great northern ever owned. The steam trains of great britain shown in 200 photographs. Baldwin locomotive works of philadelphia, pennsylvania was the most successful builder of locomotives in the world. Collection of baldwin locomotive works records, 18561956. Eighty three pages with four pages of locomotive builders photographs, 35 photographic or illustrated plates of porter steam locomotive repair parts with details listed on the opposite page, and index.
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