Draft:Best Friend of Charleston (1928 Replica)

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Best Friend of Charleston (1928 Replica)
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderWest Point Foundry
Build date1928
Total produced1
Rebuild date1970
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte0-4-0
Gauge1435 mm
Driver dia.2 kN
Coupled dia.1371 mm
Minimum curve8/4
Length26 ft (4.5 in)
Axle load4500/2041
Loco weight3.75
Total weight20,000 lbs
Fuel typeWood
Water cap.165
Tender cap.0.63
Firebox:​
 • Grate area2.20/0.20
Boiler pressure3.5 kg/cm2=3.4 bar
Cylinders2
High-pressure cylinder6 x 16 / 152x406
Performance figures
Maximum speed30 km/h (19 mph)
Factor of adh.23.31
Career
OperatorsSouthern Railway
Delivered1928
First run1928
Last run1987 (excursion service)
Retired1987 (excursion service)
Restored1970 (excursion service)
DispositionStatic display in the South Carolina Museum

Best Friend of Charleston (1928 Replica) is a 0-4-0 steam locomotive built in 1928. The engine went to railfair 1939-1940. In 1948-1949 the locomotive went to Chicago and participated with the other engines and was retired. The locomotive was restored in 1970 participated at steam expo 1986. The engine was retired on 1987. The engine went to railfair 1999 but no tender and no passenger cars. On August 6, 2005, the City of Charleston lent it to the Norfolk Southern Railway for five years. On December 12, 2005, the locomotive was on display at the New York Stock Exchange on American railroad history. On August 6, 2007, the locomotive went to the NRHS on a truck and was placed on display on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. In 2013, the locomotive was loaded on to a truck and was moved inside the South Carolina Museum.

History[edit]

Revenue Service (1928-1949)[edit]

The locomotive was built on 1928 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the South Carolina Canal & Railroad Company.

Best Friend with PRR 3768 and 25 William Mason

On 1939-1940 it went to the New York's World fair alongside with Stourbridge Lion, John Bull (locomotive), Danniel Nelson (locomotive), John Hancock (locomotive), The General (locomotive), William Mason (locomtive), B&O 147 Thatcher Perkins, MT. WR 1, B&O 305 Ross Winans, MNP 1 Minnetonka, B&O 600 J. C. Davis, C&S 9, CB&Q 35, V&T 12 Genoa, V&T 21 J. W. Bowker, Rio Grande 169, C&S 9, PRR 1187, BM 494, DeWitt Clinton (1893 Replica), NYC 999, PRR 7002, DL&WR 952, PRR 3768, NYC 4697, B&O 5404, Lafeyette (1927 Replica), Tom Thumb (1927 Replica), NYC 2998, PRR 6759, N&W 1206, CN 6400, B&O 5600, LMS 6229 Duchess of Hamilton, UP 2906, NYC J-3a Hudsons 5449, 5451, 5452, 5453 5454 and 5455, NH 1400, CP 2850, DLW 1939, John Bull (1939 Replica), John Stevens (1939 Replica), PRR 6100, and PP&L Co. 1.[1] In 1948-1949, the locomotive went to Chicago and participated alongside with Stourbridge Lion, Atlantic (1836 Replica), John Hancock (locomotive), Pioneer (locomotive), CVRR 13 Pioneer, William Mason (locomotive), William Crooks (locomotive), The Yankee (locomotive), B&O 147 Thatcher Perkins, Reuben Wells (locomotive), B&O 305 Ross Winans, MNP 1 Minnetonka, V&T 12 Genoa, V&T 18 Dayton, V&T 21 J. W. Bowker, V&T 22 Inyo, IC 201, CB&Q 637, DeWitt Clinton (1893 Replica), NYC 999, AT&SF 5, C&S 9, D&RGW 268, MCRR 248, PRR 7002, BW&Co. 801, C&EI 327, PRR 3768, NYC 8000, B&O 5302, Tom Thumb (1927 Replica), Stephenson's Rocket (1931 Replica), John Bull (1939 Replica), UP 4022, B&O 7603, AT&SF 5020, PRR 6200, DRB Class 42, PRR T1 Duplexes 5502, 5513, and 5549, NYC Niagaras 5500 and 6007, CRI&P 5118, Rogers (1948 Replica), and NKP 779.[2][3]

Retirement (1949-1970)[edit]

At the United States National Museum on 1956

In 1949, it was retired and placed on static display at the United States National Museum. In 1969 the replica got a new boiler being removed from display for starting a new carrier. In 1970 the locomotive was joined to the Norfolk Southern Railway and was restored into operating condition.

Excursion Career (1970-1987)[edit]

Best Friend (Steam Expo)

The engine was restored and returned to service on 1970 to join the Southern Railway program with SOU 4501, S&A 750, SOU 630, and SOU 722 for South Carolina's tricentennial celebration. In 1972 it ran around the Aiken House.[4][5][6][7][8] In May 1986 the engine participated at SteamExpo 86 in Vancouver British Columbia alongside with V&T 22 Inyo, CP 374, CP 3, ERM&L Co. 1 Falk, Dunrobin (2nd), PL Co. 12, GW 51, AP 2, CN 1392, UP 4466, HL Co. Ltd. 1, MB 1077, QRR 2, Tom Thumb (1927 Replica), MRSR 91, John Bull (1939 Replica), CP 2860, CP 1201, CN 6060, John Molson (1970 Replica), and Stephenson's Rocket (1979 Replica).[9]

Second Retirement (1987-present)[edit]

the replica has been housed in the museum since 2013.

The locomotive was retired and stood there at the 1987 convention with N&W 611, and N&W 1218. In 1993, it was donated to the City in Charleston. In June 1999 Along the way SP 4449 and MEL Co. 1 had to stop for a picture to pose right next to MCRR 25 for a picture and then they set off again to the California State Railroad Museum. In Sacramento, the engine participated at Railfair 1999 but no tender and no passenger cars alongside with Eureka (locomotive), ERM&L Co. 1 Falk, BHL Co. 1, SCLL 4 Denna, F&W Co. 1 Sespe, ML Co. 1, MSVR 3, JK&Co. Gwen, SERA 28, PM Co. 1, MEL Co. 1, GCRR 1925, H. RY. Co. 5, (1928 Replica), KFR 6, De Arend (1939 Replica), John Bull (1939 Replica), SP 4449, UP 3985, UP 844, AT&SF 3751, John Molson (1970 Replica), and a newly restored SP 2467 where Gov. Stanford, C. P. Huntington, V&T 13 Empire, V&T 12 Genoa, NPC 12 Sonoma, NSL 1, AT&SF 1010, NWP 112, UP 4466, GR Co. 10, SP 4294, AT&SF 2925, and AT&SF 5021 live. SP 1233 had to pull a mixed freight train. UP 4466 did a last year run before being retired and put back on display. The shay locomotives were having the great shay race. Everything went well then suddenly UP 844 had suffered a tube and at the end, UP 3985 had to take UP 844 home dead in tow back to Cheyenne, Wyoming for an overhaul restoration into operating condition.[10] On August 6, 2005, the City of Charleston lent it to the Norfolk Southern Railway for five years. On December 12, 2005, the locomotive was on display at the New York Stock Exchange on American railroad history.[11][12][13] On August 6, 2007, the locomotive went to the NRHS on a truck and was placed on display on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. In 2013, the locomotive was loaded on to a truck and was moved inside the South Carolina Museum.[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27]

Gallery[edit]

  • Railfair 1939
    Railfair 1939
  • Best Friend-2
    Best Friend-2
  • Best Friend on Truck Aug 6
    Best Friend on Truck Aug 6

See Also[edit]

  • Stephenson's Rocket
  • Tom Thumb
  • De Witt Clinton
  • John Bull
  • Atlantic
  • John Hancock
  • Lafayette
  • iconTrains portal
  • flagUnited States portal

Notes[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "New York World's Fair- www.rgusrail.com". www.rgusrail.com. December 15, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  2. ^ "1949 Chicago Railroad Fair Official Guide Book Wheels a-Rolling" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Chicago Railroad Fair - www.rgusrail.com". www.rgusrail.com. December 15, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  4. ^ "HawkinsRails - Best Friend of Charleston". hawkinsrails.net. October 29, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  5. ^ ""Best Friend of Charleston" (Locomotive)". American-Rails.com. May 18, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  6. ^ "Pictures of SOU BEST". www.rrpicturearchives.net. June 23, 1979. Retrieved September 8, 2011.
  7. ^ Smith, Bryan (November 1, 1980). "Viewing Album: Best Friend of Charleston - Railroad Picture Archives.NET". www.rrpicturearchives.net. Retrieved December 4, 2005.
  8. ^ "Pictures of BEST FRIEND". www.rrpicturearchives.net. June 6, 1981. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
  9. ^ Arnot, Colin (May 27, 1986). "Viewing Album: Expo '86 - Railroad Picture Archives.NET". www.rrpicturearchives.net. Retrieved February 20, 2011.
  10. ^ 206.74.162.2 Archived October 22, 2004, at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ Norfolk Southern Railway reprinted by Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, December 13, 2005), Norfolk Southern's Best Friend visits stock exchange for opening bell ceremony Archived February 27, 2007 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 14, 2005.
  12. ^ Roanoke Times (reprinted by Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, December 13, 2005), NS rings in 175th anniversaryArchived February 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  13. ^ Norfolk Southern Railway, Norfolk Southern's "Best Friend" Visits Stock ExchangeArchived December 15, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 14, 2005.
  14. ^ "Best Friend of Charleston | Railroad, Steam Engine, Inventor". Encyclopedia Britannica.
  15. ^ The Best Friend of Charleston at Summerville, South Carolina" [1] Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  16. ^ Press, BRUCE SMITH, Associated (October 29, 2013). "Best Friend of Charleston is coming home". The Times and Democrat. Retrieved February 18, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ Press, BRUCE SMITH Associated (November 2, 2013). "85-year-old replica of noted train returning home". Wilmington Star-News. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
  18. ^ Group, Sinclair Broadcast (November 3, 2013). "'Best Friend' returns to Charleston". WCIV. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  19. ^ "New Train museum features Best Friend of Charleston". The Post and Courier. May 9, 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  20. ^ Project, SC Picture (May 12, 2014). "Best Friend of Charleston". SC Picture Project. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  21. ^ "Museum". The Best Friend of Charleston. July 7, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2014.
  22. ^ "Best Friend of Charleston (Charleston) - www.rgusrail.com". www.rgusrail.com. December 1, 2017. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
  23. ^ Keefe, Kevin (March 11, 2020). "Hanging out with the "Best Friend of Charleston" - Classic Trains Magazine - Railroad History, Vintage Train Videos, Steam Locomotives, Forums". cs.trains.com. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
  24. ^ "The Charleston Santa is coming to the Best Friend Train Museum". WCBD News 2. November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  25. ^ "Meet The Charleston Santa at the Best Friend Train Museum". CHStoday. November 14, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  26. ^ Reports, Staff (November 20, 2023). "Best Friend Train Museum hosts new Charleston Santa attraction". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  27. ^ [email protected], Megan Fernandes (November 23, 2023). "Charleston's 'Best Friend' train pulling holiday duty this year". Post and Courier. Retrieved November 23, 2023.

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