GSMRR 1702, a S-160 Class 2-8-0 "Consolidation" Type Steam Locomotive

The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad operates a S-160 USATC locomotive, No. 1702. It has been modified from its original purpose, including a tender from a Rock Island steam loco. This feature looks at the loco and S-160 for Modelers.

S-160 for Modelers

Commander Models is planning to release a 1/35 S-160 and you can find some views of the model via Waiting for a new WWII Steam Locomotive in 1/35th.

Oiler

Feedwater injector

A friendly crewman photogrtaphed the backhead and other cab details

Locomotive to tender connections

Between tender frame and bunker. I am not certain what the red handles control although I am certain the pipe is steam to keep the bunker oil fluid.

Greasy oily valve gear

Frame mounted air reservior

Extended sand dome, feedwater check valve, diagonally mounted whistle, and two pop-off valves

More oil and grease

Colors of lubricants