Steam & Excursion > Great day in Carson City

Today was the official, and I mean "Official", debut of Carson Tahoe Flume & Lumber Co. Locomotive #1 "GLENBROOK."

This 1875 Baldwin had languished in front of the Carson City Mint building for years.

In 1981 it was moved to the budding Nevada State Railroad Museum for restoration.  the goal was to restore this once proud locomotive to its' as delivered, operating condition. The tender was completed as were some of the detail parts, but other priorities and a subsequent lack of funds intervened.  Cris deWitt and crew perervered, funds were raised by way of a grant from the Weigand Foundation and today this magnificent locomotive was unveiled before a crowd of several hundred people.  Dignitaries gave due recognition for this accomplishment and a good time was had by all.



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WOW, now I understand the reason for the George and Martin road trip from Oregon.   GREAT pictures.   Arlen

This one of those who would have thought moments.

Pic 1 is me in the cab of the Glenbrook at the Mint in 1951.

Pic 2 is today.

'nuff said.

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What is the plumbing on the back of the crosshead guides? Is this a feedwater pump of some sort?

lwilton Wrote:
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> What is the plumbing on the back of the crosshead
> guides? Is this a feedwater pump of some sort?

That's exactly what it is, an 1875 Feedwater Pump.

asheldrake Wrote:
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> WOW, now I understand the reason for the George
> and Martin road trip from Oregon.   GREAT
> pictures.   Arlen
And if Martin's driving, it's the fastest way for them to get there.

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Oh my word. That's Locomotive is stunning

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To add to Stan's comments, it was indeed a momentous occasion!

SV

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I too sat in the cab of that loco when it was on display at the museum.  My goodness what a stunning restoration!  I wish I could have been there yesterday, but will definitely have to stop in and see it next time I'm visiting family in Lake Tahoe.

Elizabeth



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OMG!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!

Brian Black
Castle Rock, CO.

Ya Wow Stan, WOW!! Great coverage, history and photo's all around......one of the best threads ever on Trainorders....congratulations to you, and all involved.....EXCELLENT!