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Torino Intercomunal Tramways (SATTI) Co. 0-6-0WT No. 9

Posted by: Dale W Fickes on Dec 8, 2021 @ 13:12:32
This locomotive was actually built for the Torino Intercomunal Tramways (SATTI) Co.

SNFT 0-6-0T No. 2 (Displayed as No. 1)

Posted by: Dale W Fickes on Dec 8, 2021 @ 13:12:49
Delivered from Esslingen as 3392 (NOT 3393) and originally (SNFT) National Railways and Tramways Co. (English translation) No. 1, the locomotive was built for their Brescia-Iseo and Edola lines. Status Display.

FS 0-6-0T No. 835.186 (83686)

Posted by: Dale W Fickes on Dec 8, 2021 @ 10:12:18
The original number of this locomotive was FS 83686.

FS (Rete Mediterranean) 0-6-0T No. 829.001 (6801) (8291)

Posted by: Dale W Fickes on Dec 8, 2021 @ 10:12:34
Please amend current details here. This locomotive was built by CM, Sorrono for the Rete Mediterranean (Mediterranean Railway) as their No 6801 GARIGLIANTE. The locomotive became FS No. 8291 (please note order of numerals) in 1906. It was previously stored at Roma Smistamento depot awaiting preservation but but resides on a private estate outside Torino.

CSD 2-8-2T No. 433.025

Posted by: Brian Garvin on Dec 8, 2021 @ 10:12:54
This locomotive belongs to the Iron Monument Club in Plzen. In 2015 I recorded it as dumped but the 2018 photo clearly shows it in good condition either operational or displayed.

FS ( Rete Mediterranean) 0-6-0T No. 830.035 (8335)

Posted by: Dale W Fickes on Dec 8, 2021 @ 10:12:44
From a class of locomotive introduced by the Rete Mediterranean (Mediterranean Railway) in 1903 this locomotive first became FS No. 8335 before being renumbered in it’s current identity.

Unknown 0-4-0T No. 381

Posted by: Brian Garvin on Dec 8, 2021 @ 10:12:59
Works number is 4037 and built in 1958.

FS (MNFP) 4-4-0T No. 850.022 (MMO N22)

Posted by: Dale W Fickes on Dec 8, 2021 @ 10:12:26
This locomotive was originally built as No. 254 ‘LUINO’ for the Nord Milano Railway but, upon electrification of their suburban services, it was sold to the Monza-Molteno-Oggiono Railway (hence the MMO) - part of the FS since 1954 - whence it was placed in store at Roma Smistamento prior to eventual preservation and display.

FS 0-4-0BT No. 800.008 (663)

Posted by: Dale W Fickes on Dec 8, 2021 @ 09:12:09
When built this was constructed as a 0-4-2VB powered luggage car by Maffei, but in 1913 was rebuilt minus luggage compartment and supporting axle, in it’s current guise as a 0-4-0BT (B = back) and served for many years as depot pilot at Torino Smistamento, where it was stored prior to eventual preservation.

Milano-Magenta Tramway 0-6-0Tram No. MMC 111

Posted by: Dale W Fickes on Dec 8, 2021 @ 09:12:02
This vehicle was built for the Milano-Pavia Tramway which extended due west from the former. It was only in 1935 that it was sold to the Milano-Magenta Tramway ceased operating towards the end of WW2.

Milano-Gallarate Tramway 0-4-0Tram No. MTB BC 34 'Trezzo'

Posted by: Dale W Fickes on Dec 8, 2021 @ 09:12:11
When the M-G Losed in 1952, the tram was sold to the nearby Monday-Trezzo-Bergamo Tramway, itself closing in 1958, and given the name “TREZZO”.

Milano-Gallarate Tramway 0-4-0Tram No. MTB BC 34 'Trezzo'

Posted by: Dale W Fickes on Dec 8, 2021 @ 09:12:44
The originating company was the Milano-Gallerate (I.e. no ‘b’) Tramway.

FS 4-6-2.4Cyl No. 691.022 (69022)

Posted by: Dale W Fickes on Dec 8, 2021 @ 07:12:13
This locomotive was delivered from Breda as FS No. 69022, later becoming FS No. 690.022. With 32 other members of the class, it was re-built 1928-1933 with a larger boiler and became their No. 691.022.

FS 2-6-2.4Cyl No. 685.068

Posted by: Dale W Fickes on Dec 8, 2021 @ 06:12:18
This locomotive was originally built as a Plancher 4 cyl. compound bearing FS No. 6900, later becoming No. 68100 - then No. 680.100. After being rebuilt as a simple engine (after 1934) it was renumbered as superheated No. s685.600.

FS 2-6-0 No. 640.105

Posted by: Dale W Fickes on Dec 8, 2021 @ 06:12:03
It is ‘possible’ that this locomotive, should it still exist, be actually the former superheated FS No. 64.106, later No. 640.106 (Breda 1188/1910) which was previously stored for future preservation at Roma Smistamento depot?

Royal Neapolitan Railway (Replica) 2-2-2 No. 'Bayardo'

Posted by: Dale W Fickes on Dec 8, 2021 @ 05:12:40
This ‘replica’ locomotive was first displayed in the then museum at Roma Termini before being moved to the Museum of Science & Technology in Milano, from whence it came to it’s current location in a suburb of Napoli.

FS (Rete Adriatica) 4-4-0 No. 552.036 (1900)

Posted by: Dale W Fickes on Dec 8, 2021 @ 05:12:13
This locomotive was built for “Rete Adriatica” (Adriatica Railway) as their No. 1900 in Class 180, one of the three private companies forming the FS in 1905. Thirteen from a total of 36 built of this type, managed to survive in service until after WW2. Many locomotives now preserved in Milano were first displayed in the original museum at Roma Termini.

Pennrhyn Slate Quarries 0-4-2T No. 'Stanhope'

Posted by: Jack Spencer on Dec 8, 2021 @ 04:12:37
Stanhope is visiting her former home the West Lancashire Light Railway to assist Quarry Hunslet Irish Mail with the Santa Specials, and will stay until the middle of 2022.

British Railways 4-6wVBCT No. ADM 1091

Posted by: J D Baldwin on Dec 7, 2021 @ 13:12:07
The 30 in the number refers to the lifting capacity of the crane, RS 1087/30 had construction no C60 and RS 1091/30 had construction no C65. The boiler pressure was 150 psi, cylinders 8in diam, 14in stroke. Information from Tatlow, Railway Breakdown Cranes

Lihovar Zirany 0-6-0T No. 92.57

Posted by: Brian Garvin on Dec 7, 2021 @ 10:12:18
Although latterly plinthed at a CSD depot it was never a CSD loco being ex Lihovar Zirany 9257.

CSD 2-6-2 No. 365.025

Posted by: Brian Garvin on Dec 7, 2021 @ 10:12:18
Loco was a tender loco.

Kaolin Zliv (Královodvorské Cementárny) 0-4-0WT No. 1 (KZ1)

Posted by: Brian Garvin on Dec 7, 2021 @ 10:12:11
Loco is KAOLIN ZLIV NO. 1 and originally 650 mm gauge.

Setusa in Usti nad Labem (Ammunition Factory) 0-4-0F No. A290

Posted by: Brian Garvin on Dec 7, 2021 @ 09:12:18
Although originally delivered to Jugoslavia I have this loco as ex Setusa at Usti and Labem where it was No. A-920.

Cukrovar Dolni Cetno 0-4-0WT No. Unknown

Posted by: Brian Garvin on Dec 7, 2021 @ 09:12:31
No. 200.001. Location is cafe at old Dolni station.

Setuza Gas Plant 0-6-0F No. A-918

Posted by: Brian Garvin on Dec 7, 2021 @ 09:12:54
No. A-918.

Rhodesian Railways 0-6-0T No. 1 'Rhodesia'

Posted by: Eddie Wearing on Dec 7, 2021 @ 08:12:52
Two engines supplied to RR to work Beira Docks. HC1523, RR 2, Winston Churchill and this one HC1627, RR1, Rhodesia. 3’6" gauge 0-6-0Ts; Both preserved. RR2 is at Mutare Museum.

G&Q 2-8-0 No. 18

Posted by: Drew on Dec 4, 2021 @ 02:12:30
Baldwin 61619, driver diameter is 42 inches, with 17x22 cylinders. Locomotive is not 36 inch gauge, but rather 42 inch. And yes, it was restored to operation in the mid-2010s.

Southern Pacific RR 4-6-0 No. 2248

Posted by: The Western on Dec 3, 2021 @ 14:12:26
The 2248 is expected to return to service in 2023 according to Grapevine. And it looks like they’re finally making progress (slowly) with the steam locomotive. New boiler and a couple of other new parts such as air tanks. One day soon we’ll see steam in Grapevine again.

Illinois Central RR 4-8-2 No. 2542

Posted by: Jack Barker on Dec 3, 2021 @ 14:12:09
The station that 2542 is displayed burned down in May 2021. 2542 is okay but the station is gone. It was a total loss.

Great Western Railway 4-6-0 No. 4079 'Pendennis Castle'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Dec 2, 2021 @ 14:12:21
The famous ex GWR Castle Class 4-6-0 No. 4079 "Pendennis Castle" will be soon start test runs and running trials behind closed doors this winter at Didcot in readyness for her big lauch into service from April 2022.