Bill Caloroso – Cal’s Classics
Talky Tuesday #109
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 #99
4-6-0 #119 leads a mixed freight in last week’s “WW #141”. 5 cars back is a mid-train helper. A number of photos show a helper engine multiple cars back in S&NY freights; I assume this was due to weight restrictions on bridges. Location of the photo is uncertain.
Wordless Wednesday #141
Bill Caloroso – Cal’s Classics
Talky Tuesday #98
S&NY #117 displays her fireman’s side on “WW #140” from December 20th. The jacketing over the boiler could use a little repair, but the 117 still looks to be in service, given the white flags on the smokebox and the load of coal in the tender. #117 was a 1900 product of the Schenectady Works, purchased used from the NYC as #1748 in 1926. The 2-6-0 went to the scrapper after abandonment.
Wordless Wednesday #140
Bill Caloroso – Cal’s Classics
Talky Tuesday #96
Since the winter season is nearly upon us, “WW #138” of two weeks ago is a low-angle shot of SNY #118 on a caboose hop in light snow. I am unsure of the location.
Wordless Wednesday #138
Bill Caloroso – Cal’s Classics
Talky Tuesday #95
“WW #137” of a week ago shows us high-stepping #119 rolling a mixed freight along at track speed. The plume of steam above the boiler could be from the safety valves lifting, or from the whistle blasting for a grade crossing near the photographer. Combination car #206 carries the markers at the rear. Location is not known to me.
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