Re: [CBQ] Steam derrick

["LZadnichek@aol.com [CBQ]" <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>]

July 7, 2017

 

Rupert - This is a very interesting image on two counts. First, 1382 is not a Class G-1 0-6-0. It is a Class E-1 0-4-0, even though there was a Class G-1 No. 1382.  Some time ago, we had a thread on Class E-1 0-4-0's in which, if memory serves me right, Hol noted that not all E-1's were ID'd in the Corbin Book roster. Within the Corbin Book roster, there is a 1381 constructed at the Aurora Shops in 1880, but no 1382 is shown. The 1381 is almost certainly a roundhouse mate of 1382. I would speculate that when 1382 was retired, then that number was transferred to the Class G-1 0-6-0, or if 1382 was still in service it was given another number. A little confusing, yes!

 

Second, the derrick with the tall peaked roof is almost certainly a bridge crane used to lift and set steel bridge spans. From the boom support shown, it could've also been rigged as a pile driver or steam shovel (talk about a multi-purpose design). But, it was not a wrecking derrick for use in cleaning-up derailments. The tall peaked roof would indicate this was an "old" machine, even for its time. This image would have to date to the line relocation in and around Princeton, IL, in the late 1890s or early 1900s. Lastly, the auxiliary tender for water was probably being shared by both the derrick and 0-4-0. Thanks for sharing - Louis

 

Louis Zadnichek II

Fairhope, AL   

 

In a message dated 7/5/2017 11:15:42 P.M. Central Daylight Time, CBQ@yahoogroups.com writes:

[Attachment(s) from Rupert & Maureen included below]

An interesting photo on eBay at

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/7E770-RP-1899-1940s-CB-Q-BURLINGTON-RAILROAD-ENGINE-1382-PRINCETON-IL-/401359792208?hash=item5d72e86850:g:QYAAAOSw3YJZXB7I

showing engine #1382 (G-1) at Princeton with what appears to be a steam powered derrick on the rear complete with its own tender. The photo dates from between 1904 (when the 1300 number series was commenced) and the engine’s retirement in 1911. 1382 was originally an H-5 2-6-0 #1280 (ex I&StL #5, built in 1871 by Hinkley) but I don’t know when it was converted to an 0-6-0.

I’ve found a photo dated 1899 of the same or similar derrick, apparently grading the embankment. Would anyone have a better photo of the derrick?

Rupert Gamlen
Auckland NZ

 

 

 

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