The Corinna and Searsport has a fairly impressive roster for a small railroad, which consists of small rod-type steam locomotives, rail trucks and buses, and a few gas-mechanical locomotives. As with most Maine narrow gauge lines, Forney’s are popular with the management, although other rod-engines are well represented, too.
Steam Locomotive Roster
C & S Steam Locomotive Roster (effective September 1, 1936)
| No. | Type | Builder | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0-4-4 Forney (inside frame) | Bachmann | (modified) |
| 5 | 0-4-4 Forney (inside frame) | Bachmann | (modified) |
| 6 | 2-4-4 Forney (inside frame) | Bachmann | |
| 9 | 2-4-4 Forney (outside frame) | Bachmann | |
| 10 | 2-4-4 Forney (outside frame) | Bachmann |
Note that at present, only nos. 4, 6, 9 and 10 are in operation.
No. 5 is “in the process” of being converted from a 2-4-4 to an 0-4-4. The lead truck has been removed and the frame shortened. No. 5 is still awaiting her new cab, prior to being sent out for paint. Once No. 5 is completed, the tender truck will be swapped with that of No. 10; No. 4 will swap the tender truck with that of No. 9.
In addition to the steam roster, there are a few rail trucks and rail busses on the railroad for small freight, mail and passenger services.
C & S Rail Cars / Busses
C & S Rail Cars and Busses (effective September 1, 1936)
| No. | Type | Builder | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Railtruck | C & S Shops / Bachmann | |
| 2 | Railbus | BVM / Bachmann | (conversion kit) |
| 11 | Doodlebug | C & S Shops / Bachmann / Atlas | (kitbash conversion) |
None of these yet fully exist, although many of the component parts and all of the mechanisms are “in stock” awaiting assembly.
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