C&O Mikado Project

[cn nutbar]

Hello---here's a front end shot of Gary's locomotive that I took during a layout tour with Doctor Wayne last year---hope it helps

[Kanawha]

Did the C&O ever use unmodified USRA Mike's?

[Lester Perry]

Did the C&O ever use unmodified USRA Mike's?

It appears that the very first Mikado the C&O bought #800 was designed by the American Locomotive Company in cooperation with C&O and it was essentially a rebuild of the 4-8-2 Mountain. The numbers were changed to 900 series then 1100 series then in 1924 1200 was added. Your 2341 was built in 1925 - 26. As far as unmodified USRA mikes goes they acquired some from other roads through mergers which were modified rather quickly. Hope this answers your question.

[Kanawha]

Yes it does. Thanks!!

[ralpho37]

How's that K-2 project coming along?

I just bought a BLI Heavy 2-8-2 and am planning on doing the same thing! If you join the Yahoo Group "ChesapeakeOhioRailway," and look under "Files," there is a folder containing notes on how to convert a BLI Heavy 2-8-2 into a C&O K-3a (very similar in most respects to a K-2). Take a look and see if this helps (that, is if you still aren't finished with your project!)

[Kanawha]

Thank you! I'll check that out. Unfortunately a recent move and a death in the family has put all my projects on hold for a while. Its been rough, but I hope to get back into railroading in the next few months.

[Steamtrains]

Kanawha....Sorry to hear of your loss....Having gone through a similar experience all I can say is that spending some time "playing" with trains brings some relief...
Life goes on....

Ralpho....Welcome to The Gauge...!!!

[iis612]

C&O inherited a few USRA Heavy Mikados when they took over the PM in 1947. They renumbered them, but didn't change the road name, as they scrapped them within 2 years of assuming control. They were primarily used in manifest freight service between Grand Rapids, MI and Chicago, Saginaw, MI to OH and Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids, MI