Northwest Shortlines E2a

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I finally got the Brown Book out:

3 E-2a versions; 1912, 1920, 1940 . 250 were produced of the 1912 version, 500 of the 1920 version, and 500 of the 1940 version.  

The Brown book lists the builders as: 1912 and 1920 version being Orion and the 1940/50 version being Toho. My Dad had notes in the Brown Book crossing through the Orion and writing Toho (by chance I got my hands on his Brown Book out rather than mine).  I looked at the 1920 version and one the 1940/50 versions that I currently have and both had Toho on the plate under the drivers. The drives are identical.  I no longer have a 1912 version but I trust Dad's notes that it too was from Toho. I've worked on all 3 versions and remember nothing significantly different.  

The Brown Books also lists the 1940'/50 version being imported in 1971 and the 1912 and 1920 versions being imported in 1972.

Ed Painter Narrows, VA currently living in Russellville, AR

 


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Matt:

Which version did you find?  The 1940 version representing 578 with large 
tender, or the 1910 version?  The reason I ask is that I don't think both 
versions came from the same maker in Japan.  I found the 1940's version to 
be a very reliable runner.  I had an issue with the crude castings for the 
headlight and classification lights, so I replaced them with Cal-scale 
parts.  These models were produced in 1972.

--Rick Morrison

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>

> I came across this early 70's model recently. Good timing as I was looking 

> for my first passenger steamer.

>

> I believe NWSL models are held general in high regard. Does anyone have 

> any experience with this particular model. This would be a runner, so I'm 

> especially curious about the quality and robustness of the running gear.

>

> Matt Goodman

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