C.P. & Lake Erie Railroad

Dutchman · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 6:35 pm Post subject: More from Knotts

Over on the NGDF we are getting info and some great pics from one of the crew members, Jeff Taylor. He is some more of his pics
http://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,116794

Dutchman · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject:

Okay now this is getting interesting.

http://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,118869

John · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:55 pm Post subject:

All I can say is that it's about time this poor loco has gotten some TLC...!

Very Happy

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Brian · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 4:14 pm Post subject:

Does anyone know how much she wieghs? looks like a few tons lighter than George but alot more then Judy or Myron.

Brian

Engine Crew 07' 08' (And hopefully will loose some wieght to fit in some slim bibs for the 09' season.) Engineer

Dutchman · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 6:13 pm Post subject:

Considering that she is a Forney with the tank joined to the engine frame , she weighs about the same as George, sans tender.

John · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:41 pm Post subject:

27 tons with a loaded boiler n' bunk if I remember correctly...

Shocked

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Dutchman · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:47 am Post subject:

I stand corrected

Dutchman · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:02 pm Post subject:

If you haven't noticed, Mr. Taylor has been posting fairly regularly on NGDF pics of not only the C-19's but also the Crown and the continuing referbismnent of the Davenport. There not giving any specifics on when she'll ready, but it wouldn't surprise me if she moves under her own steam by Spring Break.

Bill Abele · Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:33 pm Post subject:

Per Knott's Berry Farm Facebook Page:

"In 1951, before the Denver and Rio Grande made Knott's its home, Walter considered purchasing wrecked trains from a movie set and rebuilding them. Fortunately, the Denver and Rio Grande was for sale and in working condition! After making a difficult journey to the park, the train made its first trip at Knott's in 1952."

Interesting.
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Dutchman · Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:52 pm Post subject:

Yeah, their PR department needs some help when it comes to the RR. This tripe has been dished out since the 1950's. They need to read the new "Knotts Preserved" book that they are actually selling on the property! While it's not perfect from our standpoint , it's a darn sight better than what's in their press folder.