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An OGR Forum engine

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Here's a total OGR engine.  2 Rail 65 ton Whitcomb scratch-built by master caboose builder, Brother Love for member Jeff Thomas.  Jeff posted on the forum it was for sale, I saw the post and immediately bought it.  Christine Braden did the paintwork.

I like shortlines and critters, especially from NC, where I live.  Per above I immediately bought the engine as I knew this would be my only chance at a Whitcomb from the formerly all Whitcomb powered Beaufort and Morehead.  The prototype is shown in the third picture and yes the picture belongs to me, it is not lifted from the internet.

Steam shortlines are tough as no one makes really small engines and all steam engines were different, the Diesel Era is much easier and with the 44 and 70 ton GE availability, plus the K Line Plymouth and other larger engines I'm well on my way.  Since I am a product of the diesel age, that suits me just fine.

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IM Ian MunroOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

These locomotives were primarily built for the US military with at least 125 being sent to Europe throughout WWII. While many stayed at the cessation of hostilities some returned to the US. Built with a noticeable slope to the cab sides to allow for close clearances in Europe many of the Whitcombs that returned to the US had their cabs modified to a fuller width at the same time extensions were added to walkways making them wider. A feature and one that appeals to me is the 42 inch diameter wheels that were necessary to accommodate the large Westinghouse traction motors.

Here is a model of this version based on the Whitcomb that can be found at the Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern. Another example is No 42 that ran on the Columbus & Greenville RR. Mine is custom built.Whitcomb.

Ian

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