Molossia National Railroad

Locomotives

"COYOTE"

2-4-2 Baldwin Columbia. Built in 1890 by Baldwin Locomotive Works. The 2-4-2 Columbia type got its name because one of the first ones manufactured was exhibited at the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago in 1893.

"RATTLER"

0-4-0 Porter Medium Side Tank Engine. Built in 1887 by the H.K. Porter Locomotive Works. Side tanks keep the water cooler in hot weather and keep the center of gravity lower than saddle tanks. The design is extremely good for a haul of moderate distance, over sharp curves and uneven track. It is sturdily built for extra hard service.

"NUMBER 25"

On semi permanent loan from the nearby Virginia and Truckee Railroad, Number 25 is a Baldwin 10-Wheeler built in 1905. The prototype is now in display in the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, Nevada, USA. This engine type replaced the 4-4-0 American type in the latter half of the 19th century in fast freight and passenger service. It was larger than the 4-4-0 and could pull a heavier load. The 4 wheel leading truck allowed good tracking at fairly high engine speeds.

"ZEPHYR"

Number 18, "Zephyr", is our newest engine. This engine is a 2-6-0 Mogul, built by Baldwin Locomotive Works. The first 2-6-0 Mogul locomotive appeared in 1852. The 2-6-0 was an outgrowth of the 0-6-0. The 0-6-0 was too rigid for the undulating track of the period, so in the early 1860's, a radial lead truck was added to the locomotive, creating a 2-6-0. The Mogul has 50 percent more tractive power than the 4-4-0 American. Moguls were light of foot, which allowed them to operate on tracks with light rail and minimal ballast, making them popular with short lines.