The 4274 was the last cab forward to operate on the southern paci. Anyone who requests to join this group must answer the questions regarding your interest in joining this group. Great deals on cab forward in ho scale model railroad locomotives. Anyone who does not answer any or all of the questions will be automatically denied.
Now, after years of research, pentrex has assembled an awesome collection of footage and still. It was the early 20th century and business in california was booming. According to the definitive book on cab forwards those amazing cab forwards by george harlan, no other railroad in the world had locomotives like them. Cab forward in ho scale model railroad locomotives for. Division, the donner pass route, shipments of agricultural products and manufactured goods bound for the. Like the earlier ac4 and ac5 classes, the ac6 class were cab forward locomotives. In addition to a complete history of the evolution of these locomotives, there is also a thorough description of each model, including all the parts that were. Southern pacific cab forward user manual 1 background 1.
You can also purchase this book from a vendor and ship it to our address. The 4274 was the last cab forward shopped by the southern. By david n anderson, vincent c cipolla, russel m h oday. Southern pacific cab forwards the evolution traditional o. They were built by baldwin locomotive works in 1939. The story of southern pacific articulated locomotives by church, robert j. The mc2 class was the first class of locomotives built and delivered to sp as cab forward locomotives in late 1909. May 18, 2012 4882 mallet articululated cab forward built by baldwin for southern pacific.
It remains on display at the california state railroad museum and is also designated a national historic mechanical engineering landmark. Cab forward 4294 southern pacific railroads signature. Product spotlight premier o scale 4882 ac6 cab forward. The cab forwards were the signature locomotive of the southern pacific. Lionel o gauge lionmaster 4882 cabforward classic toy. Conventional steam locomotives with the cab next to the tender showed to be not suitable.
The sierra grades had a lot of curves and long sheds to protect the track fron snow. Now, after years of research, pentrex has assembled an awesome collection of footage and still images of sp ac1s through ac12s spanning the years. Our two cab forward models are unique in that the 4294 was the last cab forward to be built and the last steam engine purchased by the southern paci. This engine is the culmination of a series of steam locomotive designs and developments that grew out of the ever expanding need for power, speed and tractive effort. The story of southern pacific articulated locomotives signed church, robert j. Southern pacific cab forward collection railfandepot. See more ideas about steam locomotive, cab, locomotive. For nearly 47 years, the southern pacific railroad relied upon its massive actype steam lo. On southern pacific s sacramento division, the donner pass route, shipments of agricultural products and manufactured goods bound for the populous east were on the increase. The book opens with a clear explanation of the issues that gave rise to the need for a new design, why mallets proved inadequate, and how the transition to cabforward.
Cabforward the story of southern pacific articulateds. Southern pacific cab forward collection on dvd from pentrex. Cab forward story southern pacific articulated by church. It also tells the story about why cab forwards dont double head on freight and the history of the first cab forwards design. Cab forward in ho scale model railroad locomotives for sale. This is one of the most informative books ive ever seen on the subject of steam locomotives, and especially on those particular locos of the southern pacific, the cabforward articulated giants that became the steamera identity of that railroad. The ac6 was slightly larger than the previous classes with a higher boiler pressure and tractive effort rating. The definitive book on one of the most fascinating steam locomotives ever built. The book opens with a clear explanation of the issues that gave rise to the need for a new design, why mallets proved inadequate, and how the transition to cabforward was made. Southern pacific railroads ac8 class of cab forward steam locomotives was the fifth of sps 4882 classes.
Southern pacific railroad in the cascades adding cab. New nib american flyer 648002 southern pacific gp9 diesel engine locomotive. A thorough description of a remarkable steam locomotive made and used exclusively for the southern pacific. From then on, film coverage of these acclass engines was eagerly sought, hard to locate, and highly prized. Now considered a classic, this book is a thorough history of all the southern pacifics articulated locomotives, including the few classes that were of conventional design. This book tells the story of sp 4294, the last new steam locomotive purchased by the southern pacific and the last remaining cab forward. Class mm3, b1, m10, and m11 class steam locomotives are covered. Central valley railroad publications, wilton, ca, 1982. The 416page book documents the challenges and rewards of the southern pacific railroads unique.
Limited to 282 numbered, autographed and specially bound copies representing the 282 articulated locomotives on the southern pacific roster. Apr 07, 2021 ho steam articulated pacific fast mail 167 cab forward southern pacific 4882 ac12. The story of southern pacific articulated locomotives. This book covers all the classes of cab forwards, in addition to the conventional ac9. Southern pacific railroads ac1 class of cab forward steam locomotives consisted of locomotives rebuilt from mc1 and mc2 class locomotives that were originally built by baldwin locomotive works in 1909. Ive had a soft spot for cabforward steam locomotion since buying a book called southern pacific steam locomotives about 40 years ago. The story of southern pacific articulated locomotives hardcover january 1, 1982 customers who viewed this item also viewed customers who. According to george harlans 1983 book, those amazing cab. Search the worlds information, including webpages, images, videos and more. It is the largest city in malaysia, covering an area of 243 km 2 94 sq mi with an estimated population of 1. The cabforward was the exclusive trademark of the southern pacific for nearly half a century. Division, the donner pass route, shipments of agricultural products and manufactured goods. Names and addresses are written on the front pastedown and verso the front free endpaper no other marks or notations. The first true southern pacific cab forwards were delivered in march of 1910 and proved so successful that the sp eventually bought 254 more in various classes.
Locomotiva a vapore articolata 480 082 cab forward 4270 southern pacific lines. Southern pacific 4882 cab forward locomotives in the usa. Locomotiva a vapore articolata 480 082 cab forward 4257 southern pacific lines. In addition to a complete history of the evolution of these locomotives, there is also a thorough description of each model, including all the parts that were added over the years. Jun 01, 2012 the 4300 482s, currently in print from signature press, is the third book in a series of definitive accounts of different classes of southern pacific steam locomotives that dr. New listing n scale key imports brass ac4 cab forward southern pacific dcc sound sp 4882. Central valley railroad publications, 1982 articulated locomotives 310 pages. Mar 30, 2021 ho steam articulated pacific fast mail 167 cab forward southern pacific 4882 ac12.
Central valley railroad publications, 1982 revised and expanded edition. Locomotiva a vapore articolata 480 082 cab forward ac 11 4294 southern pacific. The special limitation page is inscribed by church, for james e. Southern pacific cab forward are articulated steam locomotives built from 1910 to 1944. Train, railroad, transportation books from karens books. Southern pacific railroads ac6 class of steam locomotives was the third of the railroads classes built with a 4882 wheel arrangement. These cab forwards were the signature locomotive of the southern pacific. The last cab forward revenue train ran in 1956, after which all but one were scrapped. This is one of the most informative books ive ever seen on the subject of steam locomotives, and especially on those particular locos of the southern pacific, the cabforward. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what youre looking for. The story of southern pacific articulateds author church, robert j formatbinding hardcover book condition used quantity available 1 binding hardcover publisher central valley railroad publications place of publication wilton keywords transportation, southern pacific railroad, trains, transportation, collectible bookseller catalogs. Mar 19, 2021 up for auction is a very good used book. Trains southern pacific 2882 cab forward pictorial. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at.
This is one of the most informative books ive ever seen on the subject of steam locomotives, and especially on those particular locos of the southern pacific, the cab forward articulated giants that became the steamera identity of that railroad. Video featuring a freight train adding two cabforward helpers and then starting up the hill. It was unfortunate that the 4274 was not saved from being scrapped. Thankfully, this famous locomotive was preserved for posterity. The cab forward was the exclusive trademark of the southern pacific for nearly half a century. Included are construction photos, design description and general locomotive layouts on fold out pages. Bill thomas and the cab forward locomotive the sausalito. The ac8s were the first to receive the larger redesigned cab windows as standard equipment that were retrofitted onto earlier ac class locomotives. Cabforward the story of southern pacific articulated. Southern pacific 4294 is a class ac12 4882 cab forward type steam locomotive that was owned and operated by the southern pacific railroad sp. The cab forwards were designed for the unusual operating conditions the southern pacific faced over the sierra nevada mountains, route of the worlds first transcontinental railroad. Cab forward was used by chrysler corporation starting in 1992 to describe styling and engineering features that were similar to those seen on the amc pacer and the lamborghini portofino, which improved cornering and interior space the passenger cabin was pushed forward so that the front wheel well directly abutted the leading edge of the front doors, and the windshield extended forward over the engine, while the rear wheels were shifted towards the back corners of the vehicle. Memories of the cab forwards, a personal view, southern pacific sp book lohse. New listing n scale brass key imports southern pacific ac6 cab forward samhongsa ac12 cab sp.
The title highlights the center of the book, southern pacific s cab forward 4249. The cab forwards were designed for the unusual operating conditions the southern pacific faced over the sierra nevada mountains, route of the worlds first. The complete story of sps mighty 4882 articulated locomotives. Wilayah persekutuan kuala lumpur and colloquially referred to as kl, is a federal territory and the capital city of malaysia. Southern pacific railroads signature locomotive 1st ed. The first two books, those daylight 48 4s and cab forward, were published a few years ago and are now out of print. Southern pacific cab forward tm books and video wiki fandom. Original illustrated white boards rubbed, a few small stains. Because the firebox and tender were at opposite ends of the locomotive, the cab forwards burned oil, piped under pressure from the tender to the firebox. Southern pacific cab forward by rivarossi in h0 made in italy 1 beautiful loco. Cab forward 4294 southern pacific railroads signature locomotivedavid anderson, vincent cipolla and russell oday 88 pages softcover. The southern pacific s cab forwards were awesome to watch pulling both freight and passenger trains and it shows a map of the route that the cab forwards from the overland route to the module line.
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