R.L.Kennedy

Buchans Mining Company was a subsidiary of American Smelting and Refining Company, an American company. It operated base metal (copper, zinc etc.) mines beginning with 500 tons per day and soon increasing to 1,250 tons. By 1967 annual production was about 380,00 tons however, the mines closed in 1978 when the ore ran out. In 1928 it built a 19 mile narrow gauge (42") railway in Newfoundland between Buchans and Buchans Junction where it connected with the Millertown Railway. The Buchans Railway was abandoned June 30, 1977.

Handsome looking 2-4-2T saddletanker with 42" drivers built by Baldwin #60378 1928.
Baldwin Locomotive Works

Note: Number 2 was a 4-6-0 and number 3 was a 0-4-0T.

Train with one 50-tonner and number 6, a rare Whitcomb 75-tonner..
Alan Thomas/Mark Landgraf collection

Units 4 and 5, both 50-tonners approaching Buchans Junction in 1956 with unique tarpaulin-covered
very short gondolas. Alan Thomas/Mark Landgraf collection

Rare 75-tonner 6 Whitcomb S6 75-ton 675 hp unit #61199 12/52 with coach 302
(ex TH&B 302 trailer for 301 gas-electric) J.D.Knowles

ASARCO 4, 50 ton 350 hp Whitcomb #61098 10/49 (Note: 5 #61100 10/49)
Alan Thomas/Mark Landgraf collection