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:
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