A&Y #106
This 4-6-0 locomotive was built in 1901 (c/n 3305) as #38 of the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad by Alco in Richmond, VA. It became A&Y #106 in December 19, 1929. Unlike the 109 and 113 acquired at the same time, this Ten Wheeler was two years older I am not sure when this locomotive was retired.
| Construction year | 1901 |
| Construction number | c/n 3305 |
| Constructed by | Alco Locomotive Works (Richmond, VA) |
| Southern Class | n/a |
| Cylinder size (inches) | 19"x26" |
| Steam pressure (pouind per square inch) | 200 lbs |
| Driver size (diameter) | 68" |
| Weight (in pounds) | 142,000 lbs |
| Tractive effort (in pounds) | 23,460 lbs |
Photos:
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Click on the image to get a larger size. This photo of the 106 was taken in Greensboro on March 22, 1932 by an unknown photographer. I purchased the print. To see the following details, examine the larger image: See the Southern Railway ten wheeler in the left background, which in my tif format scan looks to be #948 or #943. In the right background, you can make out some railroad buildings. I'm not sure what parts those are (draft gear boxes?) on the ground in the middle foreground. |
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This July 1937 photo of 106 in Greensboro comes from a photo in the collection of Kevin von der Lippe. |
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Burton photographed this passenger Locomotive at Greensboro on April 17, 1938, a year before service was discontinued. Print obtained from Mac Connery, Durham, NC. Bissenger, Humphrey, and Sink all have this photo in their collections as well.
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This undated photo of 106 is also in the collection of Mac Connery. |
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Although this photograph looks like it was taken on the same day as the one immediately above, there are differences which suggest a different photographer or slightly different time of day. This image of the 106 is from the Bowie collection that I purchased. |
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Even though a similar pose as the two above, there are subtle background differences that suggest this is a different photo, likely taken on the same day though. Another unknown photographer and the photo back suggests it came from RJ Alford collection. I purchased it. The crease is fire damage. |