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| Author: | tomgears [ Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Jamaican Railway Stations |
I stumbled on this site recently. It lists existing stations in Jamaica with a short history of each and has some small photos. There is a 4-8-0 in storage in Kingston, I would love to get some up-to-date information/photo on her. http://www.jnht.com/railway_stations.php |
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| Author: | softwerkslex [ Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jamaican Railway Stations |
Last message I saw a decade ago was that the 4-8-0 was in bad shape or vandalized. I have some photos of the Jamaican Railway at http://www.flickr.com/photos/drharrod/sets/72157625893393882/ |
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| Author: | Les Beckman [ Tue Sep 27, 2011 11:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jamaican Railway Stations |
As I recall, the Twelve-Wheeler was built by one of the Canadian builders (Montreal Locomotive Works perhaps?) and late in the game (1947 maybe?). There was more than one engine in the purchase, but I am not sure exactly how many. One of the group was destroyed for a movie being made in that country. Vandalized or in bad shape, the great news is that the engine survives. Hopefully a restoration might one day be undertaken. Is there a rail enthusiast group in Jamaica? Les |
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| Author: | survivingworldsteam [ Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jamaican Railway Stations |
The builder's information is Canadian Locomotive Co. 2123/1944. I have an undated picture of it in storage that shows it looking dusty; but otherwise intact. |
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| Author: | steaminfo [ Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jamaican Railway Stations |
Here's what we have. Would welcome a picture (of any vintage) http://steamlocomotive.info/vlocomotive.cfm?Display=20320 |
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| Author: | tomgears [ Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jamaican Railway Stations |
From what I understand there is not really any organized rail preservation in Jamaica although there are some folks who love trains. I was surprised to find an invertory of stations available onine. Engine 54 was held as a historic relic after operating into the 1960's. Trains are part of the Jamaican culture for sure there is even an engine 54 song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkws96US3Ac |
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| Author: | J3a-614 [ Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jamaican Railway Stations |
Well, let's have another go at becoming an "instant expert," courtesy of the internet: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railways_of_Jamaica A surprising collection of trolley pix: http://www.tramz.com/jm/ki.html Apparently service was restored just earlier this year: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/2011 ... news4.html General image search results: http://www.google.com/search?q=jamaica+ ... d=0CEAQsAQ Article: http://www.suite101.com/content/jamaica ... in-a198882 No. 54's last run in 1968: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28320522@N08/2636593597/ http://www.bwiphilately.com/jamrwy/ Enjoy: |
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| Author: | J3a-614 [ Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jamaican Railway Stations |
More looking: http://www.markdgljmci.com.jm/railwayAnniversary.shtml If that photo isn't mislabeled, the Jamaican Railway rostered at least one former US Army S-160: http://www.markdgljmci.com.jm/i/trains/Train_big.jpg Other pix: http://www.superstock.com/stock-photos- ... 1899-26857 http://www.superstock.com/stock-photos- ... 1899-26858 There's another trolley shot here: http://www.jamaicans.com/culture/articl ... rt-1.shtml Not a proper roster, but some equipment dimensions: http://orion.math.iastate.edu/jdhsmith/term/sljmjgr.htm A Flicker photo, with a curiosity--if there have been no trains in a long time, how come the main rails are shiny? http://www.flickr.com/photos/attract_ma ... 2489958174 Have fun. |
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| Author: | J3a-614 [ Wed Sep 28, 2011 10:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jamaican Railway Stations |
Hmm, perhaps the death of the railway in Jamaica has been exagerated? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sQvjgt_ ... re=related Horrible shot, but what are those diesels? Are they some sort of Alco product? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgPX1BNF ... re=related |
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| Author: | tomgears [ Sat Oct 01, 2011 12:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jamaican Railway Stations |
I saw the bauxite railway during a 1999 visit. They were using SD38s and still had an old Baldwin kicking around. |
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| Author: | Mike Swanson [ Sat Oct 01, 2011 10:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jamaican Railway Stations |
J3a-614 wrote: Hmm, perhaps the death of the railway in Jamaica has been exagerated? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sQvjgt_ ... re=related Horrible shot, but what are those diesels? Are they some sort of Alco product? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgPX1BNF ... re=related Yup; they're probably DL-532Bs being used to haul bauxite. |
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| Author: | J3a-614 [ Sat Oct 01, 2011 10:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jamaican Railway Stations |
Thanks for the response on the Alcos. Found another photo of steamer No. 54: http://www.gscalecentral.co.uk/f/downlo ... &where=msg |
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| Author: | J3a-614 [ Sat Oct 01, 2011 11:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jamaican Railway Stations |
Did a little more looking: http://www.dvd-bluray-reviews.com/dvd/j ... -2010.html http://www.motorbooks.co.uk/notes.asp?bookid=101467 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Alban ... _c1896.png |
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