Re: [CBQ] CB&Q Steam Engine Classifications Chart

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

December 8, 2024

 

Jack - THANKS for doing this.  Taking a quick look, with the 4-8-4s, there were three classes:  O-5, O-5A and O-5B (oil burners).

 

The Class S locomotives were split between Pacific and Hudson types.  Class and sub-class S-1 to S-3 were Pacifics while Class and sub-class S-4 were Hudsons.  

 

Then, with the Class L-1 0-10-0s, I don't quite know if you'd call them "Switcher" as they were designed as heavy pushers and, later, used as branch line coal mine locomotives in Wyoming.  Hol may have an opinion on just what to call them.

 

Otherwise, looks good to me - Louis

 

Louis Zadnichek II

Fairhope, AL 

In a message dated 12/8/2024 8:20:03 AM Central Standard Time, jack=highlandwebworks.com@groups.io writes:

 

Hello all:
While working on improving the BRHS web site's steam locomotives photos and roster data I put together this chart. 
It can be found on the BRHS web site at this URL. Note that it is in the Members Only area so you will need to log on before using this link.   https://www.burlingtonroute.org/members_only/secured/steam_roster/steam_locomotive_classifications.php

If you folks who are experts in the steam locomotive (not me) see any errors in this chart, please reply. Also if you know the meaning of the different class numbers and trailing letters, please send me that and I will add that to this chart.



If you visit the BRHS photo feature and browse the steam locomotives you will see that the titles below the photos are undergoing a change. They are all being changed to the syntax seen
in the example below. Location and dates are added were available.  The location and dates are not included for search results at this time, but are included for Category and Album browsing when choosing steam locomotives. Cool... Yes?
 
BTW, the comma after the engine number is very important as it allows for the reading of this title with a program that will enable connecting the roster data to these photos. In other words, please don't edit them out.  Thanks! If you visit a steam locomotive page that has not yet be revised to this syntax, I invite you to edit this title change. Don't forget the comma.

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Jack Schroeder
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jack@highlandwebworks.com
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