BLI J's and M's

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N&W ran no 4-6-4s and the only 2-6-2 to ever be close to being on the roster was a Camelback.

Ed King



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> I agree completely. 
> Now a question concerning steam locomotive types the N&W ran: 
> I am modelling the N&W along the Radford line more or less, loosely. I have 
> a pair of Consolidations and a Pacific that I have found photos of 
> prototypes that match the apeparance very closely on. They are presently not 
> lettered for the N&W but I plan to repaint and decal them. What I also have 
> and really can't find any info on are a 2-6-2 Prairie and a 4-6-4 - did the 
> N&W ever run locomotives of these configurations? Nobody seems to be able to 
> definitively tell me yes or no. Both are presently lettered for the NYC..... 
> Thanks 
> Bob 
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> Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 10:49 PM 
> Subject: Re: BLI J's and M's 
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> > I will add my echo to the sentiment. The flashy big engines don't suit 
> most of our layouts. The M and W class locomotives mean N&W from beginning 
> to end. With an affordable model we could have a starting point for custom 
> engines that match the details of so many locomotives, the variety would be 
> beautiful. Picture the 475, in routine work clothes, and then her special 
> occasion outfitting. The spark arrestors for some of the beloved 
> branchlines, tender variations within the family, running board 
> configurations, 
> > 
> > ahhh, per chance to dream.... 
> > 
> > The truth is, a train with 3 class M's running up a steep grade branchline 
> is every bit as beautiful as any articulated (makes switching easier too) 
> and there is never a complaint that the front engine doesn't pivot where it 
> should. 
> > 
> > Oh well enough ranting for tonight, time for a beer and a nice vacation... 
> > 
> > Cordially, 
> > 
> > Dr. J. Brent Greer 
> > N&W, Florida Division 
> > 
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