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Back to 41, I was able to pick up a monthly locomotive inspection and repair report from the Rio Grande Southern, dated November 7, 1938 for No. 41! The safety valves were set at 160 and163 psi, and the testing took place in Ridgeway, CO. Inspector was L.J. Leakey. A neat piece of history for an eng...

Wonder why they didn't fix the dent in the forward air compressor jacket. Also, I wish they'd re-install the correct class lamps. And those RGS flags are kinda neat, but also kinda too big!

Thanks! That is so bizarre looking! There isn't even a coupler--let alone a coupler pocket--so it couldn't even be used for any switching.

And no pilot beam handrails, which definitely precludes anyone from actually riding the footboards (which is forbidden on lots of railroads).

Thanks for the video, Locoboy. I don't think I've seen her fitted with a footboard pilot, but I agree, the boiler tube pilot is more appropriate. She had the boiler tube pilot the last time I saw her at Knott's 18 years ago, so not sure when the footboard pilot was installed. The last vestige of &qu...

Being out of the SoCal amusement park scene, I did not realize that Knott's Ghost Town & Calico Ry. No. 41 (currently named "Walter K," but which will always be known to me as "Red Cliff"), was sent to Durango, Colorado for a complete overhaul a couple years ago. Last Novembe...

Yeah, right! That's pretty funny!

WOW! Those are great finds! I have never even heard of a "Trainmaster" badge, but from all appearances, it looks authentic. I have seen the driver of the motorized fire engine with a hat and badge but could never see the wording. "Motorman" might definitely fill the bill. Calling...

I have an episode suggestion: How about one on the builder's plates for No.'s 1 and 2?

Ooh, I’ve been waiting for this! I will enjoy tonight after dinner.

Actually looks better than the Lionel "General" in Disneyland RR colors...