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Basic dimensions of the Alco 2-6-0?

Started by blwfish, September 24, 2012, 12:31:17 AM

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blwfish

I discovered that my prototype (C&O) had a whopping TWO 2-6-0's that survived into the 1940s, and which served in my territory. I wonder if the 2-6-0 could be used to model one of these E-5's.  A few questions:

  • What size drivers are on the model?
  • What is the spacing?
  • It appears that the model is equipped with Walscherts valve gear?
  • I presume that all of the various versions are at least DCC ready now. Presumably even the smoke-equipped versions? (I would likely disconnect the smoke unit.)

GN.2-6-8-0

The Bachmann 2-6-0 is a Green Bay & Western prototype. check the Model Railroader cyclopedia for all its specs.
Rocky Lives

blwfish

Excellent, very helpful. It would have 56" drivers and a 30" pony truck. The major dimensions are about right, although the C&O engines had evenly spaced drivers and the GB&W apparently has an extra 6" there. The major thing that would have to be corrected is that the GB&W apparently had Baker valve gear while the C&O engines carried Stephenson slide valves throughout their careers. The tender is all wrong too, but that's a relatively straightforward thing to build, especially since it's only above the frame.