When CP dieselized the Newport Division, the Alco RS-2's were equipped with
steam generators (later removed). Sounds like a suitable dual service
locomotive to me.
John
--- In cpsig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Roger Traviss" <rogertra@...> wrote:
I'm considering a live interchange when I (eventually) get round to
rebuilding my freelanced GER.
I'm planing on a single station/yard that will occupy a 30 foot wall with
staging on the other 30 foot wall in a 10 x 30 foot room.
The station platform and building will be within the diverging junction of a
possible CPR branch and the GER main.
I wish now I hadn't disposed of my CPR D10 many years ago as it would have
been suitable power for at least one train.
I'm thinking at least one CPR branch passenger per day, one CPR local
freight and one through CPR freight.
Passenger train would terminate at the platform and the power will go to the
roundhouse for layover and or turn around while the freights would terminate
in the yard and the power sent to the roundhouse for turn around and
layover. Passenger cars could be moved to a small two or three track coach
yard as the junction will be an outer terminal for Montreal commuters.
Station and yard situated about where Farnham QB is located.
Much as I'd like CPR steam, it doesn't look as though it will be affordable
so what suggestions would you have for typical CPR diesel power, or
affordable steam if it's possible, for the above scenario?
As I like the fleet look to my power, I'd will probably buy at least two of
each of the affordable suggestions.
Cheers.
Roger Traviss
Photos of the late HO scale GER: -
http://www.greateasternrailway.com
For more photos not in the above album and kitbashes etc..:-
http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l99/rogertra/Great_Eastern/
