Priebe published and printed in the usa by the great northern railway historical society. Great northern 2662 model railroader magazine model. Unfollow lionel steam locomotives to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The locomotives in the beginning formed the quaintest assortment that ever adorned a railway of this length. The m1s were rebuilt to use simple expansion in 1926 and 1927 and were. Diesels took over for steam in 195657 on the great northern. The gnrhs is dedicated to the preservation, study, and history of one of americas greatest railroads, the great northern railway.
This collection had been gathered together through the united efforts of the directors and officials of the lynn and fakenham and the yarmouth and north norfolk railways. One member of the class flying scotsman is arguably the worlds best known steam locomotive. Steam locomotives and steam trains including photos and sorted by url and not by title. It has also represented three distinct stages in the history of the british 462 pacific steam locomotives designed by nigel gresley. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. This is a highly detailed reference book on all the steam locomotives that great northern ever owned. They offer the best n scale consolidated 280 great northern steam locomotive for sale now with special price for today. Great northern g3 480 steam locomotive brass model pfm pacific fast m. The most popular great northern model train locomotives brands include broadway limited imports, intermountain railway company, kato. Up to the time that the empire builder was established, the largest steam passenger locomotives used by the great northern were of the mountain 482 type, class p2, 28 of which were built by the baldwin locomotive works in 1923. The great northern section includes switchers, american types, moguls, ten wheelers, pacifics, mountains, northerns, consolidations, mikados, santa fes, mallets and electrics. This locomotive and tender have been custom painted and decorated with decals.
Gn great northern locomotive roster railroad picture. This mountaintype locomotive is a survivor of the steam engines acquired by the great northern. Great northern railways oddball steam locomotive the m. Steam locomotives of the great northern railway sells. Articulated steam locomotives of north america volume 1 by robert le massena articulated steam locomotives of north america. Celebrating years of steam locomotive y112, the veteran ballarat built steam. Great northern locomotive roster railroad picture archives. This is a service stop, so passengers have a chance to examine the locomotive.
Later models were u25b, u28b, u33c, sdp40, sdp45 and the first sd45 named hustle muscle. Great northern railway 55 is a standard gauge steam railway locomotive built by baldwin locomotive works in 1909 for the great northern railway in the united states. The entire class was to be rebuilt commencing in 1928 and reclassified a3. Locomotives of the great northern railway great britain. 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. Great northern steam locomotive painting standards. 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. 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. This is a collection of photos of the great northern and northern pacific steam locomotives. Like other railroads, great northern purchased diesel locomotives from electromotive division consisting of the ft, f3, f7 and e7. This is a magnificent revision, and a great, if not the best introduction to american steam locomotives of all railroad companies that used them. Built in december 1944 by the american locomotive company of schenectady, new york, no.
Union pacific 844, also known as the living legend, is a 484 fef3 class steam locomotive owned and operated by the union pacific railroad. Two events, however, changed the economic scene forever. For a comprehensive gn steam locomotive roster check out the steam locomotives of the great northern railway book. Em 1 giant 2884s while articulated locomotives are most often associated with western railroads, the eastern roads had their share of these incredible leviathans.
Six men held this post during the existence of the great northern railway. American engineer and railroad journal 1893 14574607219. This beautifullyrestored engine can be found at the lake superior transportation museum in duluth, mn. Shop online for 52 great northern model train locomotives at discounts up to 48%. Steam locomotive havre, montanagreat northern steam locomotive no.
We offer you the best deal for online sh0pping in usa. Shop online for 41 northern pacific model train locomotives at discounts up to 37%. This book is a must have for great northern steam fans and offers a great insight of the gn steam locomotive fleet. The 484 wheel arrangement was a progression from the 482 mountain type and, like the 284 berkshire and 464 hudson types, an example of the super power concept in steam locomotive design that made use of the larger firebox that could be supported by a fourwheel trailing truck, which allowed greater production of steam. Hobbylinc carries 52 great northern model train locomotives at discounts up to 48% including diesel ho, diesel n, steam ho, diesel z, and steam n. The steam trains of great britain shown in 200 photographs. London kings cross, hertford north, stevenage, peterborough, york. Classic trains magazine celebrates the golden years of railroading including the north american railroad scene from the late 1920s to the late 1970s.
The most popular great northern model train locomotives brands include broadway limited imports, kato usa inc, intermountain railway company, bachmann, and atlas. In 1998, in his book the red devil and other tales from the age of steam, david wardale put forward the concept. 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 older locomotives had low, straight running boards, domes of an archaic shape, and either rectangular tenders that hunkered down over their trucks or vanderbilt tenders that were taller than the locomotives. Running from saint paul, minnesota, to seattle, washington, it was the creation of 19thcentury railroad entrepreneur james j. A must have book for every one interested in the history of american railroading, as well as a must have book for all model railroaders of every age group. What i learned when i drove a vintage steam train citylab. Westside ho brass great northern h4 462 steam locomotive custom painted ob. It was built as a 460, tenwheeler, type, but it had an extensive rebuild in 1924 when it became a 462, pacific, type. Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications. We are open daily except thanksgiving day, christmas eve and day, new years day, and jan 2nd. Great northern received 35 from baldwin in 1910, numbered 19501984, designated class m1.
The best book on great northern steam locomotives ive ever seen. The first three engines in this subclass 33973399 were gnbuilt in 1932, and were the only locomotives constructed in the u. Media in category great northern railway us steam locomotives the following 16 files are in this category, out of 16 total. 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. Diesel n is the most popular of the 4 northern pacific model train locomotives categories, then diesel ho, and steam n. Scaled down copy of original april 1940 gnry erecting drawing. Historic images include 440 steam locomotive william crooks, the first steam locomotive to operate in minnesota.
Nov 20, 2015 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. This book has heavy duty, laminated cardstock covers and is 8 12 wide and 11 tall. Dec 14, 2003 the popular mikado 282 was best exemplified on great northern by the celebrated o8. 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. The class a1 locomotives were intended to replace ageing ivatt 442s on the east coast mainline between london and newcastle. The great northern railway gnr class a1 1470 great northern was the first of 52 a1 class locomotives. In the 20th century, chief mechanical engineer of the london and north eastern railway lner nigel gresley. This will most likely serve as the number one reference book for gn steam fans for many years. Would you like to be automatically alerted when a new item is posted here. A historical list of where steam was preserved back in 1959. Baldwin locomotive works of philadelphia, pennsylvania was the most successful builder of locomotives in the world. A simple exlantion on the workings is in the introduction.
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. Pdf locomotives of the great northern railway download. Great northern class o8 mikado trains magazine trains. The rosters provided here give information on all the diesel locomotives the great northern railway ever owned, their renumbering and the different paint schemes they wore. Another 50 built by lner, including flying scotsman. Just submit your address to our live steam and diesel for sale mailing list. A wide range of n gauge locomotives are available, from classic branchline steam locomotives like the gwr pannier and prairie tank engines to the newest voyager passenger trains and class 66 diesels. 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. Great northern train led by class loads passengers at the fargo, north dakota depot during august of tycoons were titans of and early century american commerce who laid the foundation of the modern industry we know today. The great northern railway reporting mark gn was an american class i railroad.
Steam locomotives of the great northern railway 9780615387598 by middleton, kenneth r. With their squaretopped belpaire boilers, great northern steam locomotives had a distinctive look. Also click here to view part 6 of gn books also click here to view part 7 of gn books also click here to view part 8 of gn books also click here to view part 9 of gn books also click here to view part 10 of gn books also click here to view part 11 of gn books. The locomotives were used on the 73mile 117 km electrified portion of the railroad, from wenatchee, washington to skykomish, washington, including the cascade tunnel. Return steam train ride behind 2 steam locomotives, departing essendon. Great northerns l class 2662 locomotives, built by baldwin in 190607 were true mallets.
Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. 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. A detailed breakdown of every class of steam locomotives the railway ever owned is included. Book includes a brief history of the great northern railway with maps. The final big sky blue scheme, a combination of blue, white and gray, was introduced in 1967 to refresh and boost the image of the great northern railway. The nevada northern railway museum, depot, and general store is located at 1100 avenue a ely, nv. Hornby railways collector guide model class a1 locomotive. Youll also note it has a clerestory roofthe same as the ahm loco. Great northern railways oddball steam locomotive the m class 2680. Great northern 1946 steam and electric locmotive folio. The best book on great northern steam locomotives ive. The first road to begin experimenting with the design was the santa fe in the early 20th century to create a more powerful, mallet locomotive a relatively new concept at the time.
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. The great northern 2507 on display in wishram, wa on a cold winter evening. To understand a true transportation revolution, i wanted to drive a coalfired locomotive. Thirtytwo pages wtih builders photographs and data information below or above, halfpage and fullpage photographic examples of the locomotives in use, plus four pages with. Steam locomotives north york moors historical railway trust. Caution functioning website but exhibiting some technical problems. If you buy the recent book on gn locomotives from the gnrhs and go thru it carefully, there. Great northern 2584 and those flying pumps classic. See more ideas about great northern railroad, train and burlington northern. I too admit that im not much of an expert on the great omaha orange and pullman green road, but i do know that the great northern s length of electrified railroad in the stevens pass area wasnt nearly as long as the neighboring milwaukees electrified territory thru washington, idaho and montana.
It is extremely well written with 100s of photos and details that will enthrall a history buff, or modeler. The most popular great northern model train locomotives brands include broadway limited imports, intermountain railway company, kato usa inc, athearn, and bachmann. Click here for current information on remaining gn steam locomotives on display. Collection of baldwin locomotive works records, 18561956 a guide. For more information call us at 7752892085 or 86640 steam 8664078326, or email us. Cyanotype photographs of steam locomotives manufactured by rogers locomotive company. Media in category great northern railway great britain locomotives the following 33 files are in this category, out of 33 total. Great northern steam engines model railroader magazine. There are several sources for an alltime roster of great northern locomotives. If you are a steam locomotive fan, this is a fantastic book. The porter fireless steam locomotive is a steam locomotive without boiler and firebox. A circuit of track can be accomodated within a 500mm 20in width. The most generous description of great northern steam locomotives is homely, wrote drury. A steam locomotive is a type of railway locomotive that produces its pulling power through a.
Learn more about railroad history with this selection of books available in the. These locomotives carried 242,000 pounds on drivers and developed a starting. I have a copy, and it is hard to put the book down. N scale consolidated 280 great northern steam locomotive. Ho brass tenshodo pfm crown 162 great northern p2 482 steam locomotiv. Design and development, 18801960 railroads past and present william l. The great northern railway and the alabama great southern, a predecessor of the southern railway, both in the united states, were the sole longterm users of this type of locomotive. Giant steam locomotives, colorful streamliners, great passenger trains, passenger terminals, timeworn railroad cabooses, recollections of railroaders and trainwatchers. Steam locomotives of the great northern railway by middleton and priebe is probably the best source of gn locomotive information. See more ideas about great northern railroad, train and locomotive. The following is a list of locomotives built for the great northern railway. The first locomotive in minnesota and the first engine on what became the great northern railway. Diesel ho is the most popular of the 5 great northern model train locomotives categories, then diesel n, and steam ho.
957 552 491 632 1154 919 491 172 881 1506 1329 1529 536 961 589 995 542 430 545 345 1298 1314 936 1202 198 1188 20 723