Lyon Mining & Milling Company - Revision history

John Hall at 21:13, 28 August 2021

2021-08-28T21:13:11Z

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	Fred Birdsall soon shifted his interest toward a different project, the [[San Joaquin & Sierra Nevada Railroad]]. He sent his track boss, Captain P. Daily to oversee construction at Woodbridge, California early in 1882. The '' "Ernie Birdsall" '' and at least one piece of rolling stock were also sent across the Sierra Nevadas for the project. The mill in Dayton was shut down and the '' “Fred” '' sold to the [[Towle Bros Lumber Company]] where it became their locomotive #3.		Fred Birdsall soon shifted his interest toward a different project, the [[San Joaquin & Sierra Nevada Railroad]]. He sent his track boss, Captain P. Daily to oversee construction at Woodbridge, California early in 1882. The '' "Ernie Birdsall" '' and at least one piece of rolling stock were also sent across the Sierra Nevadas for the project. The mill in Dayton was shut down and the '' “Fred” '' sold to the [[Towle Bros Lumber Company]] where it became their locomotive #3.

	April 26, 1882 one J.M. Douglas purchased the remains of the Lyon Mill & Mining Co and soon renamed it, the railroad became the [[Dayton Sutro & Carson Valley Railroad\|Dayton, Sutro & Carson Valley Railroad]]. Shortly thereafter a new [[0-4-2T]] locomotive named [['' "Joe Douglas" '']] arrived and construction of a six mile extension to the tailings of the Carson Valley Mill near the Sutro Tunnel was constructed. The first loads made the trip in mid January 1883. The line basically followed that of the previous from the connection with the [[C&C]] to the mill. It then continued on past the old Reservoir Mill down a 2% grade and across the race to the old Rock Point Mill. Crossing Deadman's Cut it took a slightly northerly curve and a two mile tangent across Sagebrush Flat. The last two miles ran just a few hundred yards south of Sutro along the edge of the hillside to the tailings.		April 26, 1882 one J.M. Douglas purchased the remains of the Lyon Mill & Mining Co and soon renamed it, the railroad became the [[Dayton Sutro & Carson Valley Railroad\|Dayton, Sutro & Carson Valley Railroad]]. Shortly thereafter a new [[0-4-2T]] locomotive named [[HK Porter-CN-513-1882\|''Joe Douglas'']] arrived and construction of a six mile extension to the tailings of the Carson Valley Mill near the Sutro Tunnel was constructed. The first loads made the trip in mid January 1883. The line basically followed that of the previous from the connection with the [[C&C]] to the mill. It then continued on past the old Reservoir Mill down a 2% grade and across the race to the old Rock Point Mill. Crossing Deadman's Cut it took a slightly northerly curve and a two mile tangent across Sagebrush Flat. The last two miles ran just a few hundred yards south of Sutro along the edge of the hillside to the tailings.

	Trains usually consisted of three 10-ton loads and five or six trips were needed when the mill was running at full capacity. This continued on until some time in 1896 or just thereafter though no records of its demise are found. The final locomotive, the '' "Joe Douglas" '' is the only surviving loco from this operation and now resides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City.		Trains usually consisted of three 10-ton loads and five or six trips were needed when the mill was running at full capacity. This continued on until some time in 1896 or just thereafter though no records of its demise are found. The final locomotive, the '' "Joe Douglas" '' is the only surviving loco from this operation and now resides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City.

John Hall at 21:04, 28 August 2021

2021-08-28T21:04:10Z

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	Fred Birdsall soon shifted his interest toward a different project, the [[San Joaquin & Sierra Nevada Railroad]]. He sent his track boss, Captain P. Daily to oversee construction at Woodbridge, California early in 1882. The '' "Ernie Birdsall" '' and at least one piece of rolling stock were also sent across the Sierra Nevadas for the project. The mill in Dayton was shut down and the '' “Fred” '' sold to the [[Towle Bros Lumber Company]] where it became their locomotive #3.		Fred Birdsall soon shifted his interest toward a different project, the [[San Joaquin & Sierra Nevada Railroad]]. He sent his track boss, Captain P. Daily to oversee construction at Woodbridge, California early in 1882. The '' "Ernie Birdsall" '' and at least one piece of rolling stock were also sent across the Sierra Nevadas for the project. The mill in Dayton was shut down and the '' “Fred” '' sold to the [[Towle Bros Lumber Company]] where it became their locomotive #3.

	April 26, 1882 one J.M. Douglas purchased the remains of the Lyon Mill & Mining Co and soon renamed it, the railroad became the [[Dayton, Sutro ~~and~~ Carson Valley Railroad]]. Shortly thereafter a new [[0-4-2T]] locomotive named [['' "Joe Douglas" '']] arrived and construction of a six mile extension to the tailings of the Carson Valley Mill near the Sutro Tunnel was constructed. The first loads made the trip in mid January 1883. The line basically followed that of the previous from the connection with the [[C&C]] to the mill. It then continued on past the old Reservoir Mill down a 2% grade and across the race to the old Rock Point Mill. Crossing Deadman's Cut it took a slightly northerly curve and a two mile tangent across Sagebrush Flat. The last two miles ran just a few hundred yards south of Sutro along the edge of the hillside to the tailings.		April 26, 1882 one J.M. Douglas purchased the remains of the Lyon Mill & Mining Co and soon renamed it, the railroad became the [[Dayton Sutro & Carson Valley Railroad\|Dayton, Sutro & Carson Valley Railroad]]. Shortly thereafter a new [[0-4-2T]] locomotive named [['' "Joe Douglas" '']] arrived and construction of a six mile extension to the tailings of the Carson Valley Mill near the Sutro Tunnel was constructed. The first loads made the trip in mid January 1883. The line basically followed that of the previous from the connection with the [[C&C]] to the mill. It then continued on past the old Reservoir Mill down a 2% grade and across the race to the old Rock Point Mill. Crossing Deadman's Cut it took a slightly northerly curve and a two mile tangent across Sagebrush Flat. The last two miles ran just a few hundred yards south of Sutro along the edge of the hillside to the tailings.

	Trains usually consisted of three 10-ton loads and five or six trips were needed when the mill was running at full capacity. This continued on until some time in 1896 or just thereafter though no records of its demise are found. The final locomotive, the '' "Joe Douglas" '' is the only surviving loco from this operation and now resides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City.		Trains usually consisted of three 10-ton loads and five or six trips were needed when the mill was running at full capacity. This continued on until some time in 1896 or just thereafter though no records of its demise are found. The final locomotive, the '' "Joe Douglas" '' is the only surviving loco from this operation and now resides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City.

John Hall: /* Equipment Roster */

2021-08-01T21:25:23Z

Equipment Roster

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	\| [[Baldwin Locomotive Works\|Baldwin]]		\| [[Baldwin Locomotive Works\|Baldwin]]
	\| 4-10½C-9		\| 4-10½C-9
	\| 3969		\| [[BLW-CN-3969-1876\|3969]]
	\| 8/1876		\| 8/1876
	\| 8x12		\| 8x12

John Hall at 05:34, 1 August 2021

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 ===Equipment Roster===
-'''Locomotives'''<br />
-#1 '' "Ernie Birdsall." '' Baldwin Locomotive Works<br />
+{| class="wikitable"
-#2 [[HK Porter-CN-453-1881|'' "Fred." '' HK Porter]]<br />
+|-

John Hall at 03:28, 1 August 2021

2021-08-01T03:28:57Z

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	[[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_Nevada\|Nevada]] / [[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_Nevada#Mining\|Mining]] / [[Lyon Mining & Milling Company]]		[[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_Nevada\|Nevada]] / [[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_Nevada#Mining\|Mining]] / [[Lyon Mining & Milling Company]]
	[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]] [[Category:Silver]]		[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]] [[Category:Baldwin Locomotives]] [[Category: Porter Locomotives]] [[Category:Silver]]

John Hall at 01:21, 1 August 2021

2021-08-01T01:21:10Z

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	In 1881 it was decided to build a new two mile line from the mill to a connection with the [[Carson & Colorado Railroad]]. Several spurs and a small engine house were also constructed. The new line was completed by June at a cost of approximately $15,000. In July several short flatcars arrived, followed by a locomotive purchased second hand that had previously been used by the [[Baynes Sound Colliery Company]]. The little 8-ton [[Baldwin Locomotive Works\|Baldwin]] 0-4-0T received the name '' “Ernie Birdsall” '' arrived on July 11th. That night the people of Dayton were invited to an excursion over the line to celebrate.		In 1881 it was decided to build a new two mile line from the mill to a connection with the [[Carson & Colorado Railroad]]. Several spurs and a small engine house were also constructed. The new line was completed by June at a cost of approximately $15,000. In July several short flatcars arrived, followed by a locomotive purchased second hand that had previously been used by the [[Baynes Sound Colliery Company]]. The little 8-ton [[Baldwin Locomotive Works\|Baldwin]] 0-4-0T received the name '' “Ernie Birdsall” '' arrived on July 11th. That night the people of Dayton were invited to an excursion over the line to celebrate.

	In October a second 0-4-0T locomotive named '' "Fred" '' arrived from [[H.K. Porter]]. The small engine house was enlarged to accommodate both locomotives. With two locomotives on hand the line was now ready for continuous service.		In October a second [[HK Porter-CN-453-1881\|0-4-0T locomotive named '' "Fred" '']] arrived from [[H.K. Porter]]. The small engine house was enlarged to accommodate both locomotives. With two locomotives on hand the line was now ready for continuous service.

	[[File:LM&M Porter CN 543 Spec Sheet.jpg\|150px\|left\|thumb\|Order Sheet for LM&M #2 "Fred"]]		[[File:LM&M Porter CN 543 Spec Sheet.jpg\|150px\|left\|thumb\|Order Sheet for LM&M #2 "Fred"]]
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	'''Locomotives'''<br />		'''Locomotives'''<br />
	#1 '' "Ernie Birdsall." '' Baldwin Locomotive Works<br />		#1 '' "Ernie Birdsall." '' Baldwin Locomotive Works<br />
	#2 '' "Fred." '' HK Porter<br />		#2 [[HK Porter-CN-453-1881\|'' "Fred." '' HK Porter]]<br />

Andrew Brandon at 17:57, 18 November 2020

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	#1 '' "Ernie Birdsall." '' Baldwin Locomotive Works<br />		#1 '' "Ernie Birdsall." '' Baldwin Locomotive Works<br />
	#2 '' "Fred." '' HK Porter<br />		#2 '' "Fred." '' HK Porter<br />




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	[[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_Nevada\|Nevada]] / [[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_Nevada#Mining\|Mining]] / [[Lyon Mining & Milling Company]]		[[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_Nevada\|Nevada]] / [[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_Nevada#Mining\|Mining]] / [[Lyon Mining & Milling Company]]
	[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]] [[Category:Silver]]		[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]] [[Category:Silver]]

Andrew Brandon: /* Equipment Roster */

2020-11-18T17:57:01Z

Equipment Roster

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	===Equipment Roster===		===Equipment Roster===
	'''Locomotives'''<br />		'''Locomotives'''<br />
	#1 - '' ~~Joe Douglas~~. '' HK Porter<br />		#1 '' "Ernie Birdsall." '' Baldwin Locomotive Works<br />
			#2 '' "Fred." '' HK Porter<br />

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	[[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_Nevada\|Nevada]] / [[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_Nevada#Mining\|Mining]] / [[Lyon Mining & Milling Company]]		[[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_Nevada\|Nevada]] / [[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_Nevada#Mining\|Mining]] / [[Lyon Mining & Milling Company]]
	[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]] [[Category:Silver]]		[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]] [[Category:Silver]]

Andrew Brandon at 17:55, 18 November 2020

2020-11-18T17:55:54Z

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	Fred Birdsall soon shifted his interest toward a different project, the [[San Joaquin & Sierra Nevada Railroad]]. He sent his track boss, Captain P. Daily to oversee construction at Woodbridge, California early in 1882. The '' "Ernie Birdsall" '' and at least one piece of rolling stock were also sent across the Sierra Nevadas for the project. The mill in Dayton was shut down and the '' “Fred” '' sold to the [[Towle Bros Lumber Company]] where it became their locomotive #3.		Fred Birdsall soon shifted his interest toward a different project, the [[San Joaquin & Sierra Nevada Railroad]]. He sent his track boss, Captain P. Daily to oversee construction at Woodbridge, California early in 1882. The '' "Ernie Birdsall" '' and at least one piece of rolling stock were also sent across the Sierra Nevadas for the project. The mill in Dayton was shut down and the '' “Fred” '' sold to the [[Towle Bros Lumber Company]] where it became their locomotive #3.

	April 26, 1882 one J.M. Douglas purchased the remains of the Lyon Mill & Mining Co and soon renamed it, the railroad ~~becoming~~ the [[Dayton, Sutro and Carson Valley RR]]. Shortly thereafter a new 0-4-2 locomotive named [['' "Joe Douglas" '']] arrived and construction of a six mile extension to the tailings of the Carson Valley Mill near the Sutro Tunnel was constructed. The first loads made the trip in mid January 1883. The line basically followed that of the previous from the connection with the [[C&C]] to the mill. It then continued on past the old Reservoir Mill down a 2% grade and across the race to the old Rock Point Mill. Crossing Deadman's Cut it took a slightly northerly curve and a two mile tangent across Sagebrush Flat. The last two miles ran just a few hundred yards south of Sutro along the edge of the hillside to the tailings.		April 26, 1882 one J.M. Douglas purchased the remains of the Lyon Mill & Mining Co and soon renamed it, the railroad became the [[Dayton, Sutro and Carson Valley Railroad]]. Shortly thereafter a new [[0-4-2T]] locomotive named [['' "Joe Douglas" '']] arrived and construction of a six mile extension to the tailings of the Carson Valley Mill near the Sutro Tunnel was constructed. The first loads made the trip in mid January 1883. The line basically followed that of the previous from the connection with the [[C&C]] to the mill. It then continued on past the old Reservoir Mill down a 2% grade and across the race to the old Rock Point Mill. Crossing Deadman's Cut it took a slightly northerly curve and a two mile tangent across Sagebrush Flat. The last two miles ran just a few hundred yards south of Sutro along the edge of the hillside to the tailings.

	Trains usually consisted of three 10-ton loads and five or six trips were needed when the mill was running at full capacity. This continued on until some time in 1896 or just thereafter though no records of its demise are found. The final locomotive, the '' "Joe Douglas" '' is the only surviving loco from this operation and now resides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City.		Trains usually consisted of three 10-ton loads and five or six trips were needed when the mill was running at full capacity. This continued on until some time in 1896 or just thereafter though no records of its demise are found. The final locomotive, the '' "Joe Douglas" '' is the only surviving loco from this operation and now resides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City.
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			===Equipment Roster===
			'''Locomotives'''<br />
			#1 - '' Joe Douglas. '' HK Porter<br />

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	[[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_Nevada\|Nevada]] / [[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_Nevada#Mining\|Mining]] / [[Lyon Mining & Milling Company]]		[[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_Nevada\|Nevada]] / [[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_Nevada#Mining\|Mining]] / [[Lyon Mining & Milling Company]]
	[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]] [[Category:Silver]]		[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]] [[Category:Silver]]

Andrew Brandon at 00:23, 3 October 2020

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