T-2-b class #2435 in New Britain Yard pre-1944.
The T-class switchers were the first modern switchers for the New Haven with delivery starting in 1900. The first deliveries were compound engines, but the T-2-a class delivered in 1904 were simple engines. Apparently the maintenance for the compound engines wasn't worth the additional power gained.
The T-2-b class differed from the T-2-a class primarily in that the main rod was connected to the third set of drivers instead of the second.
T-2-b class #2446 westbound at Russell & Erwin September 7, 1946
Kent Cochrane. Thomas J. McNamara collection.
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Layout at a Glance
I don't have engine assignments prior to 1949 yet. But I believe the T-class switchers remained in service in New Britain through 1947.
The final two 44-tonners were delivered in 1947, although the earliest picture I have of a 44 Tonner in New Britain is 1949. My assumption is that the new 44-tonners replaced two of the earlier ones elsewhere on the railroad which were reassigned to New Britain.
T-Class Assignments
- pre 1947 - 2446 - New Britain Yard
T-Class Models
Of the three photos I have of T-class locomotives in New Britain, 2 of the locomotives were retired prior to 1947. On November 18, 1936 an injury was reported in New Britain due to worn insulation on the headlight conduit on #2393. For now I plan to model this locomotive and #2446 which was photographed working in New Britain in September 1947.
Overland imported a brass T-2-b a number of years ago and is featured in an article by John Pryke in the first issue of Speed Witch.
I'll be making several modifications to this model.
- If I can determine a way to model the original tender it will be #2446. Otherwise I'll select a different number based on photos.
- The boiler, cylinders and pilot aren't level
- The generator(?) is in front of he steam dome, and on many T-2's it was behind it. It also has an airline that is attached to the handrail(!).
- If I model #2446 the two single air pumps will be replaced by a cross compound air pump. This also involves moving some piping and modifying the running board.
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