Montezuma:
Montezuma arrived shortly after Owd Rosie from the builder Jeff Stubbs. She is a 2-8-0 American C-19 class locomotive. Montezuma arrived originally named
Utah, but was re-numbered and re-named to her present identification. She is painted a mid night blue colour and until recently was the yearly most used steam
engine. Montezuma is privately owned by one of the SNBR members, and is normally seen running Sundays with her special American wagons to give a truly unique American
feel to our the heart of Kent. Montezuma despite her size is a very powerful locomotive and with addition of some lead weight between her frames and on her
fake domes is more than capable of pulling a full train around the track. Montezuma benifits from a working "westinghouse style" miniature air pump, and her
coaches are the only air braked coaches in the fleet. Montezuma recently over took the Romulus as the most used steam engine ever at the SNBR, but it is
expected that this crown will be taken by Sir Goss in the next year or two. Montezuma was re-tubed in 1998 and in May 2007 will again be withdrawn from service for a
re-tube. During the years, many improvements have been made to American one, with not only improvements to the mechanical running gear but also the cosmetics that give the
engine a fuller American experience. Montezuma has also appeared at Weston Park for the "American Weekend" where she managed to clock up the most miles over that year.
Picture of Montezuma
Montezuma on the wooden viaduct at Weston Park
Montezuma at New Barn Halt
Montezuma on approach to Lakeside.
Montezuma on the upline.
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