Yay! SWSat is in the “on” position!
The sun is cracking the Horizon here on Manhattan Island behind a cloud but the birds are singing so that’s a thing.
Happy New Year SWSaters!
I am now 3/4 the way to a full B&O C16/C16a fleet. I won another C16a in a surprise eBay win where I was the only bidder (and a very low bidder at that). The shipping was so speedy I was still visiting family in NC so my neighbor received it for me.
The auction listing did not state the maker or really any details other than it being o scale. When I got it I examined it and found markings for Thomas Industries. So it was first offered in 1950 as a very simple kit that could be had in either 2 or 3 rail.
As you can see it is a bit light on details but it is very heavy being all cast. The Motor is a Pittman and is really interestingly integrated into the smoke box. The drivers are even sprung which is surprising on such a small engine. The tender trucks pick up power from one rail and the drivers the other.
Melgar that is a very nice engine. I have admired the B&M/Portland Terminal/Maine Central switcher Paint scheme on the center cab 44tonner since I saw the restored one at the Conway Scenic Railway in the very early 1990’s on a summer vacation.
Have a great weekend. I can’t wait to see what you guys post.
