Bibliography and Links

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Bibliography

The first good reference I found for understanding Jordan Spreaders was a five page set of plans done by Bill Roy, editor of Timberbeast magazine. These plans consist of very detailed drawings of the standard models 2-200, 2-180 and 2-150 and all their major components. If you intend to scratchbuild, kitbash or detail a Jordan Spreader model, you'll need this invaluable reference. He'll send us information about purchasing these sets (1/87 or 1/48 scale) as soon as he has his new pricing established. (Bill Roy / McKenzie Iron & Steel, P.O. Box 41475, Eugene OR 97404-0363). You can now purchase this great set of plans at the following link. McKenzie Iron & Steel Drawings
A good magazine article called "Jordan Spreaders on the Boston & Maine," by H. Bentley Crouch, B&M Bulletin, Summer 1981. This article has a nice drawing of a B&M Type A spreader. B&M had three Type A's and three Standards (this article notes that two of them were "modernized" in 1940, presumably from earlier scissors type machines). It's a good reference, even if you aren't modelling the B&M.
For all the help that John C. LaRue, Jr. has given us. He has an extensive collection of the original O.F. Jordan Company's builders photo negatives. Along the way he ended up with a bunch of original Jordan sales brochures and shared copies with us to further our education. Withough John, This site would not exist.
Work Extra No. 24, June 2011. Formerlly Spikes, Ties & Rails. John C. LaRue Jr. did an excellent writeup on Jordan in this issue, dediacated to spreaders. You can purchase the back issue from him for $2.50, a must have for any Spreader fan.
Mr. Jordan's marvelous multidextrous machine" in Trains Magazine, June 1969, pages 38-42, by Jerry A. Pinkepank. This is a great overall article covering Jordans history.
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