Re: [CBQ] FW: [S-Scale] Real RR 12" to the foot item

["Louis Zadnichek via Groups.Io" <LZadnichek=aol.com@groups.io>]

February 7, 2020

Bill - My oiler looks identical to your's, other than mine has Burlington Route stamped mid-way across the can, Urbana stamped on the bottom and nothing stamped on the handle.  I can't really tell from your's, but mine was galvanized when new. It has never been painted.

From the "CB&Q RR Co" lettering style on the handlle of your's, I'd say your's is considerable older than mine, may be dating back to the early 1900s. I'm confident that the Q purchasing department would bid out the purchase of "tin goods" and that the major suppliers such as Johnson and Urbana had virtually identical designs to offer at competitive rates.

My oiler came from an antique dealer in Nebraska, so it most likely has a Lines West origin.  Otherwise, its history has been lost.  Nice that your oiler has a family connection and you can visualize it being used on Suburban Territory power laying over between runs at the Downers Grove roundhouse - Louis

Louis Zadnichek II

Fairhope, AL

In a message dated 2/7/2020 10:08:44 AM Central Standard Time, clipperw@gmail.com writes:

I agree with Mr. Zadnichek, the oil can being offered has been modified for some alternate purpose. Here are photos of a CB&Q oil can that I inherited from a relative who worked in engine service on Q commuter trains in the late 1940s and early 1950s during the last days of steam. Mine is clearly stamped “CB&Q RR CO” on the handle. It was manufactured by a company named “Johnson” in Urbana, OH. The relative was my dad’s cousin whose name was Burns Wyllie. He left the railroad shortly after the diesels arrived in commuter service. I also have a coal scoop or shovel that he provided. It too, is stamped CB&Q on the handle.

Bill Barber

Gravois Mills, MO

             

     

Re: FW: [S-Scale] Real RR 12" to the foot item 
From: Louis Zadnichek
Date: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 08:28:06 PST 

February 6, 2020

All - From the image provided, it appears that this particular oiler has had its spout cropped, possibly for use in a shop setting.  For me, the cropped spout much reduces it's value as a collectible.

Steam locomotive oilers marked "BR" or "Burlington Route" occasionally come up for bid on the Internet.  I purchased one with a complete long spout for about $75.00 a year or so ago - Louis

Louis Zadnichek II

Fairhope, AL

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