Anthony's pier 4 loco in Boston

[Brendan Barry]

In the rypn classifieds the 30" gauge locomotive that's in front of the restaurant is up for sale.

[Glenn Christensen]

Hi,

I've seen this locomotive described as a Vulcan, but it's boiler is set up with the steam dome directly over the firebox area.  That and other details lead me to suspect the locomotive is really a Porter.  This makes me wonder whether the Pier 4 loco's engine could be used as the basis for replicating either WW&F #4 or B&SR #4.

The cylinder saddle seems shorter than those used on the MTF Porters, but I recall the 3' gauge 2-6-0 that used to be at Edaville (and is now on display in Fennimore, WI) was equipped with a saddle extension when it was rebuilt from a Forney to a tender locomotive. It saw many years of successful "sugar hauling service in this configuration.  Perhaps this locomotive could, one day, reprise the mogul's experience.


Best Regards,
Glenn

[Keith Taylor]

That locomotive is one of the former Anaconda Copper locomotives from New Jersey's Raritan Copper Works.
It is an H.K. Porter.
Keith

[Glenn Christensen]

Thanks for your confirmation, Keith!

It's nice to know that I retain at least some of my facilities.


Grins and Best Regards,
Glenn

[Stephen Hussar]

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