https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/index.php Sat, 30 May 2026 09:15:55 -0600 Phorum 5.2.20 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485975,485975#msg-485975 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485975,485975#msg-485975
Built in 1879, the little 2-6-0 "Mogul" type was turned out by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, construction number 4562, and was delivered to the Utah & Northern carrying the number 13. She later joined the roster of the Nevada Short Line as their number 1, and finished her working career on the Nevada Central Railroad as their number 6. The combine she is coupled to is even older, having been built by Carter Brothers in 1874 for the Monterey & Salinas Valley, though most of her career was spent on the Nevada Central Railroad. In 1938 the exposition acquired four pieces of equipment for the pageant, all from the Nevada Central Railroad, and a quick overhaul and paint job got them somewhat functional for their stage debut.

When the show ended in 1940, the equipment was donated to the Pacific Coast Chapter of the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society, and while they languished for decades, they can now be found beautifully refurbished and on display at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, California.

Enjoy, Taylor

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Jimmy
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After a time away 340 returns to a changed Durango]]> WilliamDiehl Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Fri, 29 May 2026 21:31:31 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485912,485912#msg-485912 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485912,485912#msg-485912 Try your hands at these:
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A trestle site:
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All were taken this afternoon.

Cheers,
Matt]]> mhutson Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Sat, 30 May 2026 04:37:45 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485906,485906#msg-485906 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485906,485906#msg-485906 [attachment 103351 11351-Copy-Copy.jpg]]]> J.B.Bane Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 28 May 2026 18:10:59 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485900,485900#msg-485900 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485900,485900#msg-485900
I have an un-numbered K with fresh paint and an outfit car for the OM. Can anyone assist with an engine or car number for these two?

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Here's an up close photo of the orecar]]> GilpinMan1887 Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 28 May 2026 21:43:32 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485894,485894#msg-485894 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485894,485894#msg-485894
It is much better than my Saturday video.

The last 9 minutes are truly amazing!

But not because of anything I have done.

I was just lucky enough to have recorded it.

Enjoy!

video: [youtu.be]]]> John Meixel Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Fri, 29 May 2026 10:24:21 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485893,485893#msg-485893 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485893,485893#msg-485893

[drgw.net]]]> ToltecTalk Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 28 May 2026 18:23:57 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485870,485870#msg-485870 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485870,485870#msg-485870 [attachment 103327 DSC_0140.jpg]
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I brought this up as an idea since we, again, don't have any actual pieces of equipment saved at all, unless you count the decrepit remains of #3's stack at the CRRM. It would be nice to have something more of this railroad be remembered at a museum, such as CRRM, and have something that can have physical ties to the Gilpin, even if it's just a new build of one of the ore cars.

I would love to see what everyone and anyone thinks of this idea, considering this is Colorado's only 2ft railroad, which wasn't a part of a larger mining complex and was an actual railroad to some degree.]]> GilpinMan1887 Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 28 May 2026 18:25:37 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485849,485849#msg-485849 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485849,485849#msg-485849
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Does anyone have photos of it from before the repaint? I’m trying to model the headlight with its pinstriping, but none of the scenes in Denver & Rio Grande show it clearly enough. If I’m remembering right, the locomotives in the movie also had their numbers painted on with the pinstriping.
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The American Tool Company lathe is big. 18" faceplate and 100" from spindle to bed end. Has faceplate, 4 jaw and 3 jaw chucks, 6" steady rest, taillstock, and other accessories. Should be big enough to machine an axle. Appears in good condition. The person I acquired it from stated it was running but they did not need it.

Caboose stove was used by previous owner as a trash heater. Mostly S.P.Co casting numbers with the feet being CP.

Pedestal grinder started to lose power. Unknown if this is motor or switch issue but we no longer needed to use it. Its big and if you need face grinding a nice tool to have.

The generator set is WW2 surplus, then Fire department surplus. has a Willys motor which was rebuilt 30-40 years ago and not run since. We never used it.

Located near Portland Oregon. I have a forklift to load items if there are any takers.

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Enjoy!]]> John Meixel Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Wed, 27 May 2026 08:39:14 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485820,485820#msg-485820 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485820,485820#msg-485820 Kurt
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[youtu.be]]]> Dean2926 Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Tue, 26 May 2026 21:53:05 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485811,485811#msg-485811 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485811,485811#msg-485811
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The historic photo is out of the book "The Iron Horse come to the Klondike" by Eric L. Johnson. Facinating read, but the way. I do appreciate that a Mr. J. Robinson measured and drew this one in 1974. If I get the motivation, I'll get my own tape out and measure the hardware on it.

This is what the one in Skagway looks like as of two seasons ago when I first came up. It's condition hasn't changed much since then. Another thing to note is that the castings on this flat have no evidence of origin. Initials and part numbers are nowhere to be found. Again, I'll look harder next time I'm over there.

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Thanks all. I look foward to some feedback.]]> Do It All Danielson Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Fri, 29 May 2026 22:13:04 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485804,485804#msg-485804 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485804,485804#msg-485804 Dave Boyer Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Tue, 26 May 2026 21:04:48 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485793,485793#msg-485793 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485793,485793#msg-485793
Okay, maybe NNG but Kai Lokey, a 19-year old Durango pro cyclist, wins this year's race against the train:
[www.durangoherald.com]]]> Elrey Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Tue, 26 May 2026 10:16:42 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485789,485789#msg-485789 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485789,485789#msg-485789
483 with the Rocky Mountain RR Club excursion crossing Hangman trestle on the first day's run to Durango

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483 making a water stop at the Lava tank

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476 stopping for water at Needleton the second day, Sunday, on the way to Silverton

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483 took over again on day 3, Memorial Day, for the return trip from Durango to Alamosa, seen here at Gato

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From Chama to Cumbres 487 worked as helper for 483, here at Cresco

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476 leads 473 out of Durango.

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...and make a run for Hermosa Hill. That little cottonwood partially blocking 476 is now over 50' high.]]> Earl Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Wed, 27 May 2026 15:43:32 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485717,485717#msg-485717 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485717,485717#msg-485717
San Juan Gato
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Jimmy
[attachment 103219 10.jpg]]]> Jimmy Blouch Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Mon, 25 May 2026 17:24:39 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485704,485704#msg-485704 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485704,485704#msg-485704 david090 Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Wed, 27 May 2026 06:02:00 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485703,485703#msg-485703 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485703,485703#msg-485703 jgp1843 Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Tue, 26 May 2026 09:21:42 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485699,485699#msg-485699 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485699,485699#msg-485699 TexasColorado982 Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Mon, 25 May 2026 07:22:51 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485698,485698#msg-485698 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485698,485698#msg-485698 [attachment 103214 Hayse-044300dpi8x10-Copy-Copy.jpg]]]> J.B.Bane Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Sat, 23 May 2026 16:10:14 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485688,485688#msg-485688 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,485688,485688#msg-485688 [attachment 103207 EarlyMill-notMSP.JPG]

This is a photo of the same general area today:
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Next we drove up to Soquel Meadow. This was the site of Madera Flume & Trading Company's mill from 1881 - 1893. MF&T succeeded California Lumber in 1878 and brought fresh capital & talent into the operation. The new mill was constructed using equipment from Soquel, California (near Santa Cruz). I had visited this area last fall, but wanted to try and find more of the railroad grade that Betsy had used. Here is a photo of Soquel Mill in operation with Betsy & a log train:
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There were Lidar map indications that a railroad grade may have transversed the upper end of Soquel Meadow. Here's a photo of the meadow with Fresno Dome in the background:
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I had placed a pin onto my phone's maps of the location I wanted to check, but when we were out in the woods I could not get the pin to load. The end result was about 45 minutes of tromping around a beautiful meadow, but no railroad grade found. I later determined we were very close to the desired location so we'll have to make another trip. Being spring in the Sierra, there were many beautiful flowers blooming including this snow plant:
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More later...]]> Dave Peterson Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 28 May 2026 09:48:32 -0600