S&NY 2-8-0 #115 rests at the Towanda turntable in last week’s “WW #151”. Several of the S&NY’s engines sport small tanks in various locations on or near the smokebox. After studying this photo, my best guess is they are likely reservoirs for mechanical lubricators for the valve gear.
Wordless Wednesday #151
Bill Caloroso – Cal’s Classics
Talky Tuesday #88
It looks like an all-hands effort getting the #115 coaled up at Marsh Hill in last week’s “WW#130”. Her crew is keeping her hot, though, as the safety valve is lifting as the photographer captures the moment.
Wordless Wednesday #130
Bill Caloroso – Cal’s Classics
Talky Tuesday #76
Last week’s “WW #118” is a poor-quality shot of #115 leading an excursion of some kind. Behind the #115 is an idler boxcar, followed by another locomotive, and a string of steel passengers cars. #115 flies the white flags of an extra.
I have no other information regarding the date or occasion of the special train.
Wordless Wednesday #118
Bill Caloroso – Cal’s Classics
Talky Tuesday #50
S&NY #115 leaves Marsh Hill yard heading south to Newberry in last week’s “WW #78” . Behind us is the S&NY Marsh Hill station, the PRR Elmira Branch, and the junction of the S&NY and the PPR.
Wordless Wednesday #78
Joe Boyd photo – Author’s Collection
Talky Tuesday #30
It’s 1939, and train 20 meets mixed train 5 at Laquin in last week’s “WW #58”. Abandonment is still 3 years away in this summertime view.
Wordless Wednesday #58
Bill Caloroso – Cal’s Classics
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