S&NY #117, a 2-6-0 originally built in 1900 by Schenectady Locomotive Works for the New York Central and purchased by the S&NY in 1926, heads a train south from the interchange with the Lehigh Valley at Towanda in last week’s “WW #59”.
The Susquehanna River is directly behind the train, and #117 obscures the view of the LV bridge across the Susquehanna.
Contrast with this more modern view taken in 2000 near the same location:
Photo by Author
Bill Caloroso – Cal’s Classics
S&NY engine #117 takes a spin on the Lehigh Valley turntable at Towanda in last week’s “WW #48”. The #117 was originally built for the NYC in 1900 at Schenectady, and was bought second-hand by the S&NY in 1926. After abandonment in 1942, the little 2-6-0 was turned into scrap for the war effort.
Herb Trice Photo – Author’s Collection
Last week’s WW #42 is another interesting shot by Robert Richardson from the Denver Public Library, Western History Collection. Also dated 13 September 1939, in this view locomotive #117 is in charge of a work train that includes ditcher #6 and caboose #17. Trainmaster J.J. Coleman stands on the rear platform of the caboose, along with another unidentified S&NY employee.
A new-looking bridge is to the right, possibly built by CCC men from Laquin or Masten. The exact location is not specified, other than “probably Bradford County, PA.”
Denver Public Library, Western History Collection. Call # RR-1476. Used by permission.
S. Van Gorder photo, Author’s Collection
Bill Caloroso – Cal’s Classics
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