There were several more geared steam locomotives of varied designs and sizes
produced. With a few exceptions, most were produced in small numbers.
They were typically made by small companies or concerns in an attempt to fill
a specific niche of the demand for geared steam locomotives. Some are one of
a kind units being assembled, built, or cobbled together by the locomotive's owner or
their employees.
Tanner & Delaney Engine Co. (builder) of Richmond, Virginia - The company opened
their shops in 1883 and was later known by the
name of The Pole Locomotive Company.
This image of the "Richmond" appeared
in the Cassier's Magazine - Volume X - May 1896 - Oct 1896.It is unknown if it depicts a specific locomotive that
was actually built by the company.
H. K. Porter Company, Inc. (builder) - Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
This locomotive was promoted as a "Contractors Oil Locomotive".
Image from
"Engineering and Contracting - Volume 43 - January-June 1915"
George A Bothwell (builder)
- Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Note the geared drivers to the rear of
the standard large spoked drivers. Look for patent #882,618 for this
locomotive on the Other Geared Patents Page.
The locomotive is depicted at the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair. It was the
worlds first cog railway engine in the world.902d
Tanner & Delaney Engine Co. (builder) of Richmond, Virginia - The company opened
their shops in 1883 and was later known by the
name of The Pole Locomotive Company.
This image of the "Goliath" appeared
in the Scientific American Supplement #541 - May 15, 1886.It is unknown if it depicts a specific locomotive that
was actually built by the company.
J.S. Munday Hoisting Engine Company (builder) - Newark, New Jersey
