After a busy month of work and travel, I am happy to resume posting, and pick up where we left off with a little about “WW #85”.
This photo shows S&NY 4-4-0 #113, site unknown. The #113 was a Baldwin product bought new in 1907, and scrapped in 1934. Per Kaseman, the engine was assigned to passenger runs between West Williamsport (Newberry) and Towanda.
Bob’s Photos
Bob’s Photos
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.
Joe Boyd photo – Author’s Collection
S&NY 2-6-0 #117 is again the subject of last weeks “WW #71”. I believe the setting is Newberry, with the Newberry car shop in the background.
Herb Trice photo – author’s collection
S&NY 2-6-0 #117 passes the camera at an unknown location in last week’s “WW #70” .
Still puzzling how to convert a Bachmann 2-6-0 into this engine. The proportions are very similar, though the cab windows are slightly different. The main issue is the Stephenson-type valve gear and steam chests on the 117, vs. Walschaerts on the model. This would require major mechanical surgery, not just cosmetic. The tender would have to be completely rebuilt or scratch-built, but that is a separate issue…
Author’s Collection
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