[modeleng] Re: drawing identity

Alan,

There are two numbers on the drawing, 6464 and E896. I think one may be a 
drawing number and one may refer to the loco's works number.

If that is the case, then I'm sure I've heard of some builders using an "E" 
prefix for the engine's works number, although I don't know whether this was 
the case with Neilson Reid.

The cab shape does look like a Great Northern style to me (but I'm no 
expert) - I'd compare it with the GN two atlantics and the GN 0-6-0 saddle 
tank if I were you.

I've also read that GAs (general assembly drawings) were produced for 
customers, rather than internal works use.

Looking at the details below the footplate, there appears to be two brake 
cylinders - one is shown as a circle on the plan view, and can also be made 
out on the side elevation. There is what may be another behind this one, 
almost at the very rear of the loco. Is there anybody in the list that can 
confirm this and also decide whether the cylinder is likely to be steam or 
vacuum. If it is vacuum then that doesn't suggest a loco destined for 
shunting a yard, though I think it would probably need to be a larger 
diameter for vacuum use.

I presume it's not a tank engine - no sign of a bunker.

There's quite a comprehensive list here http://www.lner.info/locos/J/j.shtml 
of LNER 0-6-0s, and some of the early ones look convincing in some areas, 
but I haven't found one that corresponds everywhere - get the cab right and 
the safety valve or dome or chimney look wrong.

Good luck with the search!

Cheers,

JohnP 


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