albertstrains posted:
Thank you Mike and John! I have been fascinated with the history of these locos especially their service life on the Prairies
Photos are rather scarce and hard to find but are out there
Here is a photo of a of another Selkirk in less than pristine appearance
Note the boiler tube pilot as opposed to the solid steel standard pilot, originally equipped on the T1b/c class locos
Al
I always liked the shape of these and similar CP steamers, though I tended to find the multi-color paint scheme a bit fussy (it reminds me of the Erie-Lackawanna diesel scheme). I rode behind the so-called "royal" Hudson many years ago on an excursion out of Mobile on the Gulf Coast. 4-6-4's are just inherently balanced-looking, also.
But, back to your Selkirk: black is definitely an improvement over the multi-color, but black and dirty - above - is even better. Also, in this shot, the loco recalls the NYC (P&LE) A-2 Berkshire to me. Must be the spoked drivers, outside-bearing lead truck, enclosed cab and overall smooth outline and proportions.
