Railroad Technical Literature Memorabilia

STEAM LOCOMOTIVE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS RR 2-8-2 Mikado

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We are offering this set of drawings for a B&O RR 2-8-2 Mikado type loco B&O class Q-4. They are original blueprints printed from original tracing linens at various times all before 1950. The drawings are dated in the 1920's with various revisions through the years. The prints are in a roll, some of which are folded. They are all legible and clean. There is some shop wear, wrinkling and edge frazzles. A few have small tears and crumples. Most are in very good condition. The major large drawings-the loco side, cross-sections and boiler details-are legible and bright and suitable for presentation or framing.

Drawings included are:
1. Loco Side Elevations 24 x 96
2. Loco Sections 24 x 96
3. Boiler Side & End Elevations 39 x 108
4. Boiler Firebox Elevations 24 x 60
5. Loco Cross Sections 24 x 48
6. 12 x 13 Driving Box 24 x 48
7. Bearing Sizes & Trailing Truck 24 x 48
8. Trailer Truck Journals 24 x 48
9. Driver Brake Arrangement 24 x 60
10. Driver Brake Beams & Rods 24 x 48
11. Driver Brake Beams & Hangars 24 x 48
12. Cab Elevations 24 x 48
13. Cab Curtains 30 x 48
14. Crank Pin 24 x 48
15. Side Rod Knuckle Pin Chart 24 x 48
16. Crosshead Details 24 x 48
17. Cylinder Details 24 x 60
18. Cylinder Bushings 24 x 48
19. Safety Draw Bars 24 x 48
20. Exhaust Nozzle & Base 24 x 48
21. Arrangement of Arch Tubes & Brick 24 x 48
22. Frames Cross Ties 24 x 48
23. Waist Sheets & Pedestals 24 x 48
24. Pedestal Shoes 18 x 48
25. Grate Arrangement 24 x 48
26. Grate Arrangement 24 x 48
27. Guide Details-Young Gear 24 x 48
28. Guides & Yokes 24 x 48
29. Piston & Rings 12 x 36
30. Side Rods 12 x 48
31. Running Boards 24 x 60
32. Sand Box 24 x 48
33. Main Rods 12 x 36
34. Piston Valve Details 24 x 48
35. Piston Valve Details 24 x 48
36. Smoke Box, Superheater 24 x 48
37. Spring Rigging 24 x 96
38. Spring & Hangar Details 24 x 48
39. Application of HT-M Stoker 24 x 60
40. Steam Pipes 24 x 48
41. Valve Gear Frame 24 x 48
42. Trailer Truck Frame 30 x 54
43. Rear Frame Cradle 30 x 60
44. Walschaert V.G. Arr. 30 x 96
45. Power Reverse Gear 24 x 48
46. Combination Lever 18 x 36
47. Eccentric Rod Charts 24 x 48
48. Gear Frame Supports 24 x 48
49. Radius Bar, Union Link Details 24 x 48
50. Reverse Link & Baker Yoke Details 24 x 48
51. Rods & Shafts 24 x 48
52. 56" Driving Wheel Centers 24 x 48
53. Trailer Truck Details 24 x 48

The set appears to be complete. But not knowing what a complete set is, we cannot guarantee that everything is there. The set is bound with brass binding tabs.

The B&O Q's were built in large numbers, mostly by Baldwin, and were an important multi-purpose loco for many years. Many survived well into the diesel era.

It is very rare to find such a comprehensive set of drawings. The set is very suitable for construction of a live steam model and includes details important to the maintenance and repair of the prototype. We were fortunate to find this in the estate of a collector who was actively gathering material during the transition from steam to diesel.

The drawings will be shipped insured in a protected roll. Watch this site for other rare original railroad technical literature from the late steam era.

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LIMA LOCOMOTIVE WORKS 1947 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE CATALOGUE
52 pages, paperback

Lima Locomotive Works of Lima, Ohio, was the originator of the locomotive "superpower" design principles. This is an original copy of what must be Lima's last catalogue. It has a handsome color cover, many late steam era locomotive photos performance data and many shop interior photos. Catalogue still has the fragrance of the printer's ink.

Locomotives shown:
Grand Trunk U-4-b 4-8-4 Northern Type
Southern Pacific GS-4 Daylight 4-8-4 Northern Type
Chesapeake & Ohio J-3A 4-8-4 Northern or Greenbriar Type
Wisconsin Central O-20 4-8-4 Northern Type
New York Central L-4B 4-8-2 Mountain Type
Pere Marquette N-2 2-8-4 Berkshire Type
DT&I 2-8-4 Berkshire Type
RF&P 2-8-4 Berkshire Type
Nickel Plate S-2 2-8-4 Berkshire Type
Boston & Maine P-4-b 4-6-2 Pacific
Kansas City Southern J 2-10-4 Texas Type
C&O T-1 2-10-4 Texas Type
Virginian AG 2-6-6-6 Allegheny Type
SP AC9 2-8-8-4
C&O H-8 2-6-6-6 Allegheny Type
AC&Y R-2 2-8-2 Mikado Type
Central of Georgia K 4-8-4 Northern Type
Western Maryland 150-3 Shay

Book is in near mint condition. It is tight, bright and clean. The pages at the center of the book were missed when originally stapled and so are loose. Easily repaired by a qualified person with no bad effect. A late steam-era gem.

Shipped insured in protective sleeve and securely packed.

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LIMA LOCOMOTIVE WORKS ORIGINAL 1946 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE CATALOGUE
52 pages, hardback

Lima Locomotive Works of Lima, Ohio, was the originator of the locomotive "superpower" design principles. This is an original plastic ring bound catalogue with handsome color hardback cover. It has many late steam era locomotive photos with performance data. Also included are many shop interior photos. The catalogue still has the original printer's ink fragrance.

Locomotives shown:
Grand Trunk U-4-b 4-8-4 Northern Type
Southern Pacific GS-4 Daylight 4-8-4 Northern Type
Chesapeake & Ohio J-3A 4-8-4 Northern or GreenbriarType
Wisconsin Central O-20 4-8-4 Northern Type
New York Central L-4B 4-8-2 Mountain Type
Pere Marquette N-2 2-8-4 Berkshire Type
DT&I 2-8-4 Berkshire Type
RF&P 2-8-4 Berkshire Type
Nickel Plate S-2 2-8-4 Berkshire Type
Boston & Maine P-4-b 4-6-2 Pacific
Kansas City Southern J 2-10-4 Texas Type
C&O T-1 2-10-4 Texas Type
Virginian AG 2-6-6-6 Allegheny Type
SP AC9 2-8-8-4
C&O H-8 2-6-6-6 Allegheny Type
AC&Y R-2 2-8-2 Mikado Type
Central of Georgia K 4-8-4 Northern Type
Western Maryland 150-3 Shay

This book is in mint condition. It is tight, bright and clean. The plastic binder has shrunken a bit over the years but it is still intact and looks good. Included is the original retailer's instruction sheet on proper handling of this beautiful historic book. No better copy will ever be found.

Shipped insured in a protective sleeve and back box.

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