Drawings and Measurements of the Locomotive and Tender Reno

Following the catastrophic fire at Old Tucson Studios in 1995, the author completed a number of on-site visits to Old Tucson to document and survey nearly all surviving component parts on the Reno. These drawings formed the basis of the digital reconstruction of the tender, both in its then-current state and also in its as-built factory appearance (Drawing No. 90). Detailed drawings of actual components and specifications on the engine already appear on Baldwin Drawing No. 20 for an as-built factory appearance. Later upgrades to the Reno, such as the Westinghouse air brake compressor and controls, the Nathan Monitor boiler injector, and the Pyle-National steam dynamo for electrification, were not documented. These drawings ultimately confirmed the original construction specifications according to Drawing No. 20. All together, there are more than 200 individual component drawings and specifications available. For a more detailed cross-referencing to specific components, see The Car-Builder’s Dictionary/Cyclopedia of American Practice, The Railroad Gazette, New York, 1895 Edition – available from Google books.

Separate reports on the original black walnut cab for full reconstruction, the restored US Headlight locomotive headlight, and the replica Baldwin bell fabricated by V&T Enterprises all appear under separate tabs on this website. The available drawing categories and their descriptions are listed below: