In recent days I have added over 100 Steam Locomotive images into the DHVM. Those interested in this era might find this area usful as it contains several classes of Steam Engines such as this one: Photographer: Unknown; Taken June 19, 1949; Binghamton, NY DHVM: Delaware and Hudson Railroad Steam Engine Roster
The D&H had several classes of Steam Engines such as this K Class. Photographer: Unknown; Taken: Unknown; Location: Whitehall, NY
Darren, I missed commenting on your 0-6-0 thread. Mustn't let steam topics go by without acknowledging them! I love those D&H K class 4-8-4's. They look a whole lot like NY Central Niagaras. Hmmm, built by Alco, same time period, I wonder why..........? They even ran in the same neck of the woods.
My internet handle Stourbridge Lion is rooted deep in RR history as on August 8, 1829, the D&H Engine "Stourbridge Lion" was officially tested and marked the first operation of a steam locomotive in all of North America. This engine was built by Foster, Rastrick & Co. of Stourbridge England. What is hard to believe, is that after September 9, 1829 the D&H stopped operating steam engines until 1860. Postcard - Replica of the Stourbridge Lion Replica housed at 810 Main Street Honesdale, PA at the old Delaware & Hudson Canal Company office now the home of the Wayne County Historical Society
Check out the TrainBoard Fallen Flags Delaware & Hudson Railroad forum were I'm posting Vintage D&H Steam Engines by class. There are well over 200 D&H Steam Engine images within the DHVM now and I hope to gain access to more.
quick question. on the second picture, the front of the engine has some sheet metal panels above the pilot and cylinders. i have seen this in numerous photos. what's the purpose???? good pictures all, shows how things progressed from functional to functional & artistic (in a way)
The panels of sheet metal are commonly called "Elephant Ears" and their purpose is to lift the smoke from the stack high above the train.
That just goes to show you that those of us of the western side of "The Pond" enjoy life more by adding some fun names to things. Engine #314 Photographer: Scott J. Whitney; Taken: Unknwon; Location: Whitehall, NY
