N&W 611 and other J Class Locomotive Cab Interiors

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I beg to differ Harold. The chrome valve handles, throttle and reverse as
well as gauge trim rings were standard for streamlined passenger
locomotives beginning with Class J No. 600 in October 1941.

The varnished wood was done in 1982, and originally a green. In addition,
the seatboxes were replaced with diesel seats, I think out of E-8s. The
brake stand was changed to a 26 brake for ease of getting repair or
replacement parts, in addition, a number of gauges were replaced with more
modern gauges.

See the attached N&W photo from my book on the Class J, dated October 1941
of the 600's cab. When built, the 611's gauges were somewhat different.

Ken Miller

Moderator:
 http://nwhs.org/mailinglist/2016/20160408.ClassJ_cab_interior.jpg


Joseph: The chrome was applied in the restoration in 1982. Also the
> interior of the cab was light green when the "J" was in service. The
> natural finished wood was another addition during the 1982 restoration.
> Harold Davenport
>
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> *From:* NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
> *To:* nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org; nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org
> *Sent:* Thursday, April 7, 2016 1:54 PM
> *Subject:* N&W 611 and other J Class Locomotive Cab Interiors
>
> Good afternoon,
> I am detailing the cab of an MTH O Scale N&W J. I took a cab ride on the
> 611 in Spencer last May and was wondering if all the valves, stoker
> controls, brake stand, throttle, and reverse bar were chromed as delivered
> in 1950, or is the chrome new from the 2015 restoration? Any information
> and pictures will be of great help.
>
> Very Respectfully,
> Joseph Congemi
>
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