Re: Question for the N&W steam hardware experts

49LionelOGR Forum Member

I acquired this repro cylinder plate, made of cast aluminum, 6.75" wide. The seller knew only that it came from a relative who worked in the Roanoke steam shop (as had his father and grandfather). It's obviously not original, as it doesn't have mounting holes, and the originals didn't have the road number - and what does "CJHA" stand for? The repro J plates I've read about don't have those. I haven't been able to find anything about this, so I'm hoping one of you will know what I have. Whatever it is, I'm glad to have it!

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5/28/204:59 PM

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Big JimOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I have never seen one of these and I have no idea why someone would have made it with the number and letters. It certainly wouldn't fool anyone with a little knowledge of N&W practices.

5/28/2010:27 PM

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smd4OGR Forum Member

@Big Jim posted:
It certainly wouldn't fool anyone with a little knowledge of N&W practices.

Maybe they weren't trying to fool anyone?

5/29/209:15 AM

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49LionelOGR Forum Member

That's my thinking - that it was made not as an exact replica, but for some commemorative reason. Perhaps a retirement gift? He retired in the mid 80s, and the seller said he was on at least one of the early 611 excursions.

5/29/209:23 AM

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Tinplate ArtOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

VERY NICE, at any rate!

5/29/201:06 PM

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