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"Behind every steam locomotive there's a tender behind."

We spend so much time photographing the front end of steam locomotives, maybe it's time to give the oft-ignored, unsung tender its due.

Scale, tinplate, toy, prototype are eligible as long as the tender figures prominently in the photo.  Also eligible: Turbine, diesel fuel tenders and auxiliary water tenders.

So, without further adieu, a little starter.

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Here are some pics of my K Line scale Pennsy A5 locomotive and tender.  I bought it brand new in early 2019 and weathered it using pastels chalks.  IMHO the slope back tender is what brings a special character to the A5.  fullsizeoutput_640

To give it an added authentic look, ... I took special care to add spilled coal around the upper deck and slope of the tender.  IMG_9059IMG_9077IMG_9058

 I spilled coal on the tender's apron. IMG_9185

The A5 and it's tender on the layout in action.   This Pennsy A5 has become one of my favorite locomotives to run on the layout.  It's old weather beaten  look blends right in with the era of which I model.  IMG_9103IMG_9145IMG_9125

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This is the tender of my Boston & Albany Railroad D-1a 4-6-6T tank engine built by Alco Schenectady in 1926 – model by K-Line. These engines ran in commuter service in the Boston area and had this configuration so that they could be operated tender forward. Their frame was integral with the engine and they were supported by a single three-axle truck.

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I'll jump in for the 1:1 size tenders.  Here's the cistern we built in the roundhouse at Greenfield Village a few years ago to replace the well worn one that was on our 1873 Mason 0-6-4T.  The old tank was probably the second one it had in its lifetime and was installed sometime in the early 1900s.  As a result, it had definitely seen better days.  The sheets for the new ones were cut and bent at a fabrication shop since we don't have the tools to do that forming easily in our shop, however the frame and the tank itself was assembled by our staff more or less the same way the original would have been.  This includes around 2200+ hot rivets that we utilized to hold it together (and all the holes that were drilled/reamed to accept them).  There were a couple locations that we had to cheat on and weld, but the majority of it is riveted together just like the original.  I will say, we were all quite sore at the end of that project. 

Old meets new

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Prior to being sent out for paint.

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Finally placed on the locomotive's frame during last winter's cab replacement project.

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@SantaFe158 posted:

I'll jump in for the 1:1 size tenders.  Here's the cistern we built in the roundhouse at Greenfield Village a few years ago to replace the well worn one that was on our 1873 Mason 0-6-4T.  The old tank was probably the second one it had in its lifetime and was installed sometime in the early 1900s.  As a result, it had definitely seen better days.  The sheets for the new ones were cut and bent at a fabrication shop since we don't have the tools to do that forming easily in our shop, however the frame and the tank itself was assembled by our staff more or less the same way the original would have been.  This includes around 2200+ hot rivets that we utilized to hold it together (and all the holes that were drilled/reamed to accept them).  There were a couple locations that we had to cheat on and weld, but the majority of it is riveted together just like the original.  I will say, we were all quite sore at the end of that project. 

Old meets new

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Prior to being sent out for paint.

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Finally placed on the locomotive's frame during last winter's cab replacement project.

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Great job Jake!   

The new tank looks beautiful.  I give you guys real credit at Greenfield Village for keeping the engines in good repair given the limitations you have on space, tools and budget.

I've been involved with the Village many years and was one of the first in a group to visit the "new" roundhouse.  That was a God send to the whole program.  It was so long in coming.  

Now if you could only convince the board to allocate some funds to get the Allegheny back in shape!  

@Allegheny posted:

Great job Jake!   

The new tank looks beautiful.  I give you guys real credit at Greenfield Village for keeping the engines in good repair given the limitations you have on space, tools and budget.

I've been involved with the Village many years and was one of the first in a group to visit the "new" roundhouse.  That was a God send to the whole program.  It was so long in coming.  

Now if you could only convince the board to allocate some funds to get the Allegheny back in shape!  

Thanks for the compliment!  I wouldn't hold my breath on the Allegheny though 

@MELGAR posted:

As far as tenders go, this one, on a Boston & Albany D-1A 4-6-6T tank engine (model by K-Line) is the one that I think is unique. Note the rear pilot, headlight, rear marker lamps, three-axle truck, and high and narrow coal bunker to preserve rearward vision.

MELGAR

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I would agree. K-Line certainly paid attention to detail. Excellent model of a unique locomotive.

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