I would like to know if this tender has a name or number.... It appears to be standard gauge.
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Old Rivets? Ya see, retro is always in fashion. Just kidding. I haven't a clue what it is, but I like it !
The tender photo looks like a 2225T or 2225W (if it has a whistle), that would have come with a 225E, 238E, or a 265E loco, around 1938-1940 period. They are called "Waffle Top" tenders, because of the design on the top.
Another tender is a 265T/265W, depending on if it has a whistle. It mates with the 262E, 264E, & 265E locos. It was made 1935-1936 time frame.
I think its a 265T. I don't think the 2225 tender came in black with the top having no punches thru it.
It is a 265T and is O gauge.
Tin
Agreed with Lioneltin, that it is the 265T. The 2225T only came in Gunmetal, never in Black. The color is the distinguishing factor.
Actually fellas, the 2225T came in black with a 238 in 1939-1940, but the top was not punched...I believe so anyway.
Thanks Guys.....265T looks like it could be it......I hooked it up to my 261 and it fits well, it looks better than my 257T. I never saw this tender before. I just bought it at the Amherst Railway show for $5.00, I guess it was a good deal.
Gene, you couldn't get it for maybe $4, no dickering on your part??? Just kidding, and that is what some of us refer to "Orphans that some TLC, to be brought back to life". With a little time and effort, there are lots of Prewar that can be saved.
The 2225T had different trucks with the slot along the bottom of the sides and not brace bar. It had an operating coupler attached to the truck that was riveted to the frame. The 265T had trucks that had two small triangles on each side, and a brace bar. They were attached by the stud and clip method. The 265 also had a body mounted coupler that swiveled. Typically... the 2225T did not have any holes in the frame where as later 265T's did and even later 265T's had 265W tops on them with the air access ports cut out. This is a 265T.
Tin
