Cagney Class C
Historical Data:
The Class C engine was the first Cagney production train. Identifying
it as the third in a series of "classes" is somewhat ostentatious, as Class
A and Class B each consisted of a single locomotive. The Class C entered production
after the lone Class B engine was built for the Omaha Fair of 1898.
Spotting Features:
Cagney steam locomotives have a distinctive look which features
a high boiler and small, scale sized cab. The drivers are relatively small
for the engine they support. Except for the undersized drive wheels, the
Cagney is a miniature version of the New York Central Railroad's famed #999,
now on display in Chicago.
For obvious reasons, the C-class engines are smaller than their larger
D- and E-class cousins. The C-class engines can be identified by the relative
size of the operator. With the larger trains, the operator is able to get
his feet inside of the train; this is not possible with the 12 5/8" gauge
trains. Track gauge is, of course, an absolute spotting feature, as the
C-class engines are all 12 5/8" gauge.
Technical Data:
Manufacturer: McGarigle
Production dates: 1898 - 1910
Approximate Number Built:
Gauge: 12 5/8"
Power Source: Coal
Appearance: live steam
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0
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