White Pass and Yukon
US Army Engines 10 & 14
WWII
10 on ET&WNC |
14 on ET&WNC |
10 ready to leave ET&WNC, May 1942 |
They worked on WP&YR from about fall 1942 to summer 1943
14, Winter of 1942-43 |
Sent for rebuilding at South Tacoma Shops of Northern Pacific, summer 1943 .
Trains, Sep. 1943 |
Enlarged view 7-12-43 |
Enlarged view of 10 Enlarged view of 14 7-12-43 |
Enlarged view 7-12-43 |
Returned and served on WP&Y until Whitehorse enginehouse fire December 25, 1943. Distinguishing features after the rebuild are the insulated smokebox and the removal of the stack cap.
10, Working in Alaska
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On December 25, 1943, theWhitehorse enginehouse burned with 10, 14, and 51 inside |
10 and 14 after fire, looking north. South engine in foreground north engine behind |
10 after fire This is the north engine
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The north engine |
The south engine |
The south engine |
Returned to Auburn, Washington for sale or scrapping after the war along with much other surplus equipment.
14 in Auburn Washington, March 29, 1946.
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Another view of 14 in Auburn. |
The center light color tender (rusted after fire?) may be from 10 or 14 |
Can anyone share any other photos of 10 or 14 back in the US or in Alaska? Please email me