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Another view of what I believe is properly called the Walschaert Valve Gear on Grand Canyon Railway 2-8-2 No. 4960. I'm going to get serious about finding out the names of all of the parts.

 

This used to be the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 2-8-2 No. 4960 before the Grand Canyon Railway bought it in 1989.

 

If I have any of the names wrong I would appreciate corrections. Thanks.

 

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Locomotive No. 4960 made its first official run on the Grand Canyon line on July 28, 1996. The restoration project took more than 80,000 man-hours at a cost of more than $1.5 million. The locomotive was purchased for $27,000 in 1923. A 01-A class 2-8-2 Mikado type (with 2500 horsepower and capable of speeds exceeding 70 mph), Locomotive No. 4960 was built in 1923 by Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, Penn. The locomotive operated in freight and coal hauling service for the Midwestern Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q) railroad until the late 1950s. From 1960 to 1966 the locomotive gained legendary status as one of only two steam locomotives preserved for the exclusive service of hauling special excursion trains in the Midwest. In this capacity, No. 4960 pulled trains of schoolchildren to educate them on the history of steam locomotives, gaining the nickname "Teacher." During the same period the locomotive also pulled the colorful Schlitz circus train.

 

From Fleet on the Grand Canyon Railway website.

 

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More Info

 

• The Story of CB&Q 4960, 4963, 5632 and GTW 5629

• Wikipedia article: Grand Canyon Railway

• Locomotive Boilers and Engines at San Diego Railroad Museum

 

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