CNJ 1000

Oil-Electric Boxcab

In 1928

In 1928 the little 0-4-0 used at the CNJ Bronx Terminal was replaced with the first diesel engine built and operated in North America, this Oil-Electric CNJ 1000.  Fortunately, it still survives at the B&O Museum in Baltimore.

I have been meaning to make my way over there (about a 9 hour drive from here) to see this piece of history in person.  Last week a blog reader sent me a link to a gallery of 60 images he took during a recent visit to the museum.

I have actually been working on the brass model of this engine I bought off of eBay in the spring.  I will do an update on the progress shortly (once my house computer is working again).  I will include some more images of the prototype.

Thanks to Gary for the images!

-T.

About the Author:

I'm your host, Tim Warris, a product developer in Port Dover, Ontario. Since March of 2007 I have been documenting the construction of the former CNJ Bronx Terminal in HO scale. For my day job, I design track building tools for Fast Tracks, a small company I own and operate. Fast Tracks makes it fast and easy to hand lay your own trackwork. Stop by our website to learn more!

Posted by: Tim | 08-15-2008 | 09:08 AM
Posted in: Picture of the Day