Here is a video of the engine running, enjoy!

You might change you thread title to "O5b", as that is an oil burning locomotive (plus, even the side of the cab is lettered "O5b"). For what it's worth, the real #5629 is on display at the Colorado Railroad Museum, in Golden, CO.

Exquisite!

Yeah mine burns coal as it did in the 40’s, didn’t you see the ash pans? But thanks for the suggestion!  I did not change the B as it would have damaged the paint job. I’ll live with it .

If anyone what’s the “oil burning compartment” let me know, I’ll ship it for free 

SANTIAGOP23 posted:

Yeah mine burns coal as it did in the 40’s, didn’t you see the ash pans?

No, because there aren't any, nor is there an ash hopper. Just because you inserted that optional coal load tender insert, still doesn't make he a coal burner.

But thanks for the suggestion!  I did not change the B as it would have damaged the paint job. I’ll live with it .

Nice!  When it comes to steam, coal is King.  (a problem I've had trying to upgrade tenders to a road Vanderbilt standard)

Hot Water posted:

SANTIAGOP23 posted:

Yeah mine burns coal as it did in the 40’s, didn’t you see the ash pans?

No, because there aren't any, nor is there an ash hopper. Just because you inserted that optional coal load tender insert, still doesn't make he a coal burner.

But thanks for the suggestion!  I did not change the B as it would have damaged the paint job. I’ll live with it .

 

Ehh yes there are, just because you don't see them doesn't mean they are not there, kinda like your toylike 3 rail track. But, unless you're suggesting Scott mispromotes his products, yes these can be O5As. Thanks again

I, too, have the Sunset 05. Beautiful locomotive.

You work is great.

Dick

 Sunset really did some nice work!  Your photos , as always, are exquisite.

Stunning engine and pictures. Everything looks better at your house!

Many thanks, gentlemen! 

For the record, six coal burning O5a's were converted to oil in 1950, as were two 4-6-4's (4002 & 4003). The oil burning O5b's were 5614, 5620, 5626, 5627, 5629 and 5632. They were Lines West locomotives, based in Lincoln, NE. All six O5b's were the last Burlington 4-8-4's in regular service, operating in the summer/early Fall of 1957. They were knocked out of service by a delivery of new SD9's.........#5629 is pictured in the  BRHS Burlington Bulletin SD7/9/24 issue, playing judas goat, delivering a new SD9 to Lincoln, NE in summer 1957.

As always, Santiago, your work is exemplary.

Thank you, Mark. I always look forward to your input.

A real rarity was 5625, on which the Q' experimented with the steam distribution system using poppet valves. I wish there was a Bulletin dedicated to Northerns like the one on the more prestigious S-4's.

Re the 5625/Poppet Valves, the January 1995 Railfan & Railroad Magazine had an engrossing article about trouble shooting the 5625, after it had been converted to poppet valve in early 1942. Written by Vernon L. Smith, a mechanical engineer working for Lima Locomotive + Franklin RY supply and, later, CMO for the Belt Ry of Chicago, if memory serves me.

Problems included warpage of valve chests, valve seats,  inadequate oil feed to the valve stem guides......on and on !  But, the 5625 performed, rushing high priority Chicago-Denver freights, weighing 3500-4500 tons comfortably at 60 mph - in cold, winter weather (journals are a bit resistant in cold weather).  Alas, 5625 was the 2nd O5 to be retired in 3/54.  

Santiago, noted your water column pictured at about 230 on your tape. In consideration of your meticulous attention to detail, you might want to give thought to obtaining a "Poage Style H water column with wheel", from American Scale Models. They were used extensively across the Burlington. The one depicted looks like a style I have never seen either in person, or in photos, on the Q. The ASM column is a bit pricey ($125), but a nicely executed model.  Just a thought.

Mark, you’re right! I considered the Wheel one but they were sold out at the time of purchase. They are back on so I may get one. The one I have is a PSC regular Poage column, I got it for half of ASM’s and it holds up nicely. 

Mark, I love my ASM wash rack, can’t wait for the upcoming  brush sections!

Bet the Burlington had a wash rack in Denver, to clean the "silver fleet".    Nice detail piece.