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Dear All: October 10, 2014 Please note: There will be no eblast next week as we ALL will be at York (I hope).

It seems every time I walk into a store there is a new theme being displayed, it’s gone from the Fourth of July to Christmas, not sure where the time has gone!

We hope you will visit the WB&A table at York (by the registration counter). The hours will be posted on the table so that you can stop by and say hello, pay your 2015 dues (then have a chance at the $100 drawing), take a chance on the drawing (see below) and let us know how we’re doing.

The attached flyer reminds us that we have warriors coming home and many (too many) still abroad who defend and protect the U.S.A. No matter what your political views may be, I hope you can take the time to partake in this event.

As a reminder, the eblasts and attachments will be placed on the WB&A website under the “About” tab for your viewing/sharing pleasure http://www.wbachapter.org/index.html.

The attachments are contained in the one PDF attached to this email in an effort to streamline the sending of this email and to ensure the attachments are able to be received.

TRAIN STORIES BY CLEM CLEMENT I hope you have been enjoying Clem’s York stories, attached is another story from Clem regarding STOMPER. Enjoy!

Also, as those of us who know Clem and for those of who don’t, I KNOW you have heard of the mighty STOMPER – in Clem’s words: From time to time, the truthful stories about STOMPER’s exploits come to life from his hideout on goiunkland 34.1(Located in the shadows of history, just past the time/speed location of Eve’s first words...). This report is a bit dated as STOMPER’s current activated are not for human eyes to see... It can be said that STOMPER was involved in propelling Dr. Neil about in the Cosmos series. (If the reader has trouble reading the attached material, try 4‐D glasses... Clem

2015 TCA CONVENTION See http://tcaconvention.org/

TICK‐TICK‐TICK… FALL EASTERN DIV. YORK MEET http://www.easterntca.org/Site/documents/member _10_14.pdf

TCA Chapter/Division Newsletters/Websites Remember our friends in other locales and take a moment now and then to visit their websites to see what’s going on. For example, see NORCAL’s website at: http://www.norcaltca.com/.

Clem’s Primer can be found on the WB&A website at http://www.wbachapter.org/Clems%20Primer%20O ct14.htm

UPCOMING WB&A EVENTS November 1, 2014 – WB&A Members Only Semi‐ Annual General Membership/Swap Meet from 9‐1 p.m. at Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8 West Overlea Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206, contact Paul Pullen [email protected] for more information (swap meet tables will be available on a first come first serve basis) May 9, 2015 – Joint VTC & WB&A (aka NORTH MEETS SOUTH) Great Train Show and Sale at the Eagles Lodge at 21 Cool Spring Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 contact Colleen Hall [email protected] for more

3 information, it’s never too early to start planning. We are pleased to announce that Allen Crotts will be the Train Doctor at the show. Know of a layout that would like to set‐up at the Show? If so, please contact Russell for more information at [email protected].

2014 WB&A DRAWING ITEM 4‐6‐2 P47 Blue Comet Steam Passenger set with Proto‐ sound 3.0; Jersey Central 4‐6‐2 P47 Steam Engine (Cab #833), Tender, (1)Baggage Car, (2) 70' Heavyweight Madison Coach Cars, (1) '70 Heavyweight Observation Car Product #20‐3460‐1 MSRP $999.95 If interested in purchasing a ticket, please contact Glenn MacKinnon at [email protected] the cost is $5 a ticket or 6 for $25, the drawing will be held the end of December 2014. Just 500 tickets for sale!

CROSS‐HOBBYING The next CDC is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22,– 9:30 am at the Fair Oaks Silver Diner. 12251 Fair Lakes Parkway Fairfax, VA 22033 (Corner of Fair Lakes Parkway & West Ox Road.) If you haven’t been before, this is a great opportunity to get out for a couple hours of good food and great company. Very informal, grab a seat and talk with the folks around you: V‐8 lovers, Model A fans and folks

4 with an affinity for trains. Hopefully we will have some real cars attend as well. More information contact Clem Clement at [email protected]

WEBSITES/LINKS OF INTEREST/THINGS TO DO/BOOKS You can now find the eblasts on the WB&A website at: http://www.wbachapter.org/2014%20E‐ Blast%20Page.htm

The Lionel Standard Gauge Guide is in print! Books should be available at the York meet on October 16‐18.

Courtesy of the VTC: Newsletter for Piedmont Carolina Chapter; High Green; Harrisburg Rail Review; Oklahoma RR Museum; Trainmaster; Susquehannock; Laurel Lines; Fulf Coast RR; High Iron; The Green Block; Blue Ridge Dispatcher; NRHS Lancaster Dispatcher; and Cape Rail Dispatch; see the news re: “Will the NRHS Survive? Check out the limited run Chessie Afghan at www.chessieshop.com. Norfolk Southern acquires EMD 90‐series locomotives see: http://trn.trains.com/news/news‐ wire/2014/09/norfolk‐southern‐acquires‐emd‐90‐ series‐locomotives; the Susquehanna Valley Railway Historical Society Newsletter The Feedwater Heater can be found at:

5 http://www.trainweb.org/SVRHS/SVRHS_Feedwater Heater_2014_4Q9681.pdf; Neat photo of a derailment at Coopers, WV. Photo was in a basement in Lynchburg, Va (1918‐23 derailment) http://nwhs.org/mailinglist/2014/20141004.Cooper_ WV_Unknown_Date.jpg, and http://www.railsinvirginia.com/ and http://www.pbase.com/railfire (courtesy of Jeff Hawkins)

Have you checked out the Virginia Museum of Transportation: http://www.vmt.org/collections/rail.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dgLEDdFddk Louis Lumière Turns 150: Celebrate the Anniversary of the Movie Pioneer's Birth

New model RR exhibit is now open in Connellsville, PA check it out at: http://triblive.com/news/2830881‐ 74/display‐connellsville‐building‐construction‐model‐ train‐clark‐railroad‐shallenberger‐site and http://triblive.com/news/2816972‐74/display‐ connellsville‐railroad‐housed‐building‐canteen‐ enormous‐model‐nemacolin‐route#axzz3FTdDsEWl

6 https://www.facebook.com/pages/WBA‐ Chapter‐TCA/1454100528142375

UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS (please send me items to include on the calendar) – if you like to see some other dates from around the country, check out: 1. Check out trains.com calendar of events at: http://trc.trains.com/events.aspx?page=list&type =1&cat= 2. Schedule for Trackers can be found at: www.nattrackers.org 3. 2014/2015 Schedule for Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show can be found at: http://www.greenbergshows.com/schedule.html 4. October, 2014 – Old Dominion Chapter – James River Ramblet in Dillwyn, VA, Buckingham Branch RR contact odcnrhs.org for exact dates and to order tickets 5. October 12, 2014 – Annual Open House see attached Blue Ridge Dispatcher for the annual open house information for the home of Dale and Audrey

6. October 12, 2014 ‐ All Brands/Scales Model Train Show/Sale 9A‐3P Hawley Fire Department 17 Columbus Avenue Hawley, PA 18428 (Behind Hawley Post Office) $3.00pp Admission, Children under 12 free w/Paying Adult 7. October 15, 2014 – The Toy Train Paper & Memorabilia Group will celebrate its 20th Anniversary at the October York Meeting from 6‐8 p.m. at the Liberty Fire Company, call Todd 248‐ 214‐8186 or www.ttpandm.com (see 8.8.14 PDF) 8. October 16‐18, 2014 –Eastern Division York Meet, visit the ED website for information http://www.easterntca.org/Site/documents/me mber_10_14.pdf 9. October 16‐19 ‐ NMRA Annual Convention in Hagerstow, MD see http://nmra.org/ 10. October 17‐18, 2014 – in Ohio ‐ Ghost Tours – Dennison RR Depot Museum for more information call 877‐278‐9020 11. October 18, 2014 ‐ 6th Annual Yellin Athletic Booster Club Toy Train and Railroadiana Show 9A‐3P Samuel S Yellin School 111 Warwick Road Stratford, NJ 08084 $3.00pp, $5.00 Family (2 Adults, All children under 14) (NOTE – The flyer for this event states the date above, however it is dated Oct 19 on the sponsor’s website, so unsure which date is correct)

12. October 18‐19, 2014 – Rocky Mountain Toy Train Auction, see http://s1109.photobucket.com/user/RMDTCA/li brary#/user/RMDTCA/library/?sort=2&page=1& _suid=1412699201215035990844993943305 13. October 19, 2014 ‐ The Chesapeake Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America makes its Fall 2014 visit to the Baltimore Street Car Museum see: http://www.baltimorestreetcar.org/event1.html 14. October 24‐26, 2014 – Civil War Bus Tours http://www.ncdcr.gov/CivilWarTour?utm_source =cc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BusTou rCC 15. October 25‐26, 2014 – The Great Scale Model Train Show Makin’ Tracks! Cow Palace – Times Sat. 9‐5/Sun. 10‐4 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093 http://gsmts.com/ 16. October 25, 2014 – Baltimore Street Car Museum celebrates Halloween, see http://www.baltimorestreetcar.org/event1.html 17. October 25, 2014 – 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Buckingham Branch RR www.odcnrhs.org 18. October 25, 2014 ‐ Delaware Train Show 9A‐2P Nur Shrine Temple Rt.13/198 S. Dupont Hwy New

Castle DE 19720 $4.00pp Admission, Children under 12 free see www.toyshows.org 19. October 25 & 26, 2014 – Fall Foilage Train Excursions & The Great Pumpkin Express on the Lycoming Valley RR (see 10.10.14 eblast for flyer) 20. October 26, 2014 ‐ 64th Model Train Show 9A‐2P Lackawanna Station Hotel 700 Lackawanna Avenue Scranton PA $5.00 Admission, Children under 12 free w/Paying Adult (NOTE – This show location is directly next to the Historical Steamtown Site) 21. November 1‐2, 2014 ‐ Central NY Chapter NRHS< Great NY State Model Train Fair visit www.modeltrainfair.com or [email protected] 22. November 1, 2014 ‐ Semi‐Annual General Membership/Swap Meet from 9‐1 p.m. at Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8 West Overlea Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206, contact Paul Pullen [email protected] for more information 23. November 1, 2014‐ Train auction, see http://www.auctionzip.com/WV‐ Auctioneers/256405.html (I understand photos to be placed soon on the website) 24. November 1‐2, 2014 ‐ Greenberg Show at Harrisburg PA, see www.greenbergshows.com for more info and additional dates in other areas

25. November 2, 2014 – Golden Spike Enterprise, Inc. 37th Annual Gaithersburg RR‐Steamship‐ Transportation Artifacts Show & Sale in Gaithersburg, MD contact Charles Miller at [email protected] 26. November 2, 2014 ‐ Annual Winter Train Meet 8A‐ 1P Clarion Essington PA 76 Industrial Highway Essington PA 19029 $5.00pp Admission, Children under 12 free w/Paying Adult Future Show – Jan 25, 2015 27. November 4‐8, 2014 – ATRRM in Tyler, Texas visit www.atrrm.org 28. November 15, 2014 ‐ 10 a.m. Bruce and Clem Study Group contact them at 703‐461‐6991 for more information 29. November 15, 2014 ‐ Toy Train Swap Meet/Sale – Keystone Div. TCA 9A‐1P St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church 2111 Millersville Pike Lancaster PA (Corner of PA 741 and PA999) $4.00pp Admission, Children 12 and under free 30. November 15, 2014 – RR Historian of the Lehigh Valley & Lehigh Valley Chapter, NRHS First Annual RR Symposium (see 10.10.14 eblast for registration form) 31. November 16, 2014 ‐ 9A‐12:30P Plumber’s Union Hall 2791 Southampton Road Philadelphia, PA 19154 Family Admission (2 Adults and All

Children Under 12 y.o.) $5.00 Future Show –Jan 11, 2015 see www.ADTCA.com 32. November 22‐23, 2014 – Trains at Christmas at the Fredericksburg National Guard Armory 10‐5 on Saturday and 10‐4 on Sunday. For more information contact 540‐903‐0631 or www.rcnrhs.com 33. November 28, 2014 – January 12, 2015 – Dominion GardenFest of Lights in Richmond, VA http://www.lewisginter.org/news/media‐ room/DominionGardenFestofLights2012.php 34. November 29‐30, 2014 ‐ Greenberg Show at Harrisburg PA, see www.greenbergshows.com for more info and additional dates in other areas 35. November 29‐30, 2014 – Rocky Mountain Train Show see http://rockymountaintrainshow.com/Registratio n.htm and http://rockymountaintrainshow.com/ 36. November 30, 2014 ‐ 2nd Annual Christmas 2014 Holiday Train Show 9A‐3P Oblates of St. Joseph Auditorium 1880 Route 315 Highway Pittston PA (Centrally located between Scranton and Wilkes‐ Barre PA) $5.00pp Admission, Children under 12 free w/Paying Adult Santa Arrives at 12 Noon (NOTE – This location is near the Historic Steamtown Site)

37. December 2014 – Old Dominion Charter, James River Rambler in Dillwyn, VA contact www.odcnrhs.org for exact dates and to order tickets 38. December 6/7‐2014 – Fairfax Station Model train show and old cars http://www.fairfax‐station.org, more information contact Clem Clement [email protected] 39. December 6, 2014 ‐ Main Street Hatboro 9th Annual Train Show 9A‐3P Keith Valley Middle School 227 Meetinghouse Road Horsham PA see www.hatborotrainshow.org 40. December 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2014 – Baltimore Street Car Museum is visited by Santa Claus see: http://www.baltimorestreetcar.org/event1.html 41. December 7, 2014 ‐ Gilbertsville Train Show at the Gilbertsville Fire Hall, 1454 E. Philadelphia Avenue, Gilbertsville, PA 19525 42. December 10‐14, 2014 – The National Capital Trackers and the Manassas Candy Factor Annual Winter Wonderland Train Show (see 10.10.14 email for flyer) 43. December 13, 2014 – Golden Spike Enterprises, Inc. 56th Buckeye RR Artifacts and Model Trains Show in Columbus, OH contact [email protected]

44. December 13, 2014 Arbutus Train Show, for more information contact Frank Vacek and/or Sunny Vacek for tables 410‐465‐3782 45. December 14, 2014 ‐ Toys and Trains Show/Sale 9A‐3P Westchester County Center 198 Central Ave White Plains NY 10606 see www.westchestertoytrain.com Future Show – Jan 25, 2015 46. January 10‐11, 2015 – WGH in Hampton, VA visit www.wghshow.com 47. January 11, 2015 ‐ 9A‐12:30P Plumber’s Union Hall 2791 Southampton Road Philadelphia, PA 19154 Family Admission (2 Adults and All Children Under 12 y.o.) $5.00 see www.ADTCA.com 48. January 17‐18, 2015 ‐ WGH in Raleigh, NC visit www.wghshow.com 49. January 25, 2015 ‐ Annual Winter Train Meet 8A‐ 1P Clarion Essington PA 76 Industrial Highway Essington PA 19029 $5.00pp Admission, Children under 12 free w/Paying Adult 50. January 25, 2015 ‐ Toys and Trains Show/Sale 9A‐ 3P Westchester County Center 198 Central Ave White Plains NY 10606 see www.westchestertoytrain.com 51. Feb. 7‐8, 2015 – The Great Scale Model Train Show Makin’ Tracks! Cow Palace – Times Sat. 9‐

5/Sun. 10‐4 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093 http://gsmts.com/ 52. February 7‐8, 2015 ‐ WGH in Columbus, OH visit www.wghshow.com 53. February 8, 2015 ‐ New Hope – Solebury Township Train Show and Sale New Hope‐Eagle Fire Company 46 North Sugan Road New Hope, PA 18938 $5.00pp Admission, Children under 12 free Future Shows (All in 2015) –May 3, Oct 4 54. February 14‐15, 2015 ‐ WGH in Louisville, KY visit www.wghshow.com 55. February 21‐22, 2015 – Allentown Train Meet Associates Spring Thaw Train meet, see www.allentownmeet.com 56. March 15, 2015 – Gilbertsville Train Show at the Gilbertsville Fire Hall, 1454 E. Philadelphia Avenue, Gilbertsville, PA 19525 57. March 28‐29, 2015 ‐ WGH in Edison, NJ visit www.wghshow.com 58. April 11‐12, 2015 – The Great Scale Model Train Show Makin’ Tracks! Cow Palace – Times Sat. 9‐ 5/Sun. 10‐4 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093 http://gsmts.com/

59. May 1‐3, 2015 – NY Central System Historical Society, Inc. 2015 Convention & Meeting visit www.nycshs.org 60. May 3, 2015 ‐ New Hope – Solebury Township Train Show and Sale New Hope‐Eagle Fire Company 46 North Sugan Road New Hope, PA 18938 $5.00pp Admission, Children under 12 free Future Show – Oct 4 61. May 9, 2015 ‐ Joint VTC & WB&A (aka NORTH MEETS SOUTH) Great Train Show and Sale at the Eagles Lodge in Fredericksburg, VA ‐ contact Russell at [email protected] and/or Colleen Hall at [email protected] 62. June 4‐7, 2015 – Railway & Locomotive Historical Society, 2015 R&LHS Convention in Altoona, PA 63. June 20‐28, 2015 TCA 2015 National Convention http://www.metca.org/2015convention.html 64. June 7, 2015 – 9‐1 p.m. Spring Hamburg Dutch Train Meet at the Hamburg Fire Co, File House – Pine Street, Hamburg, PA 65. June 20‐21, 2015 – The Great Scale Model Train Show Makin’ Tracks! Cow Palace – Times Sat. 9‐ 5/Sun. 10‐4 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093 http://gsmts.com/

66. July 26, 2015 ‐ 9‐1 p.m. Summer Hamburg Dutch Train Meet at the Hamburg Fire Co, File House – Pine Street, Hamburg, PA 67. September 13, 2015 – 9‐1 p.m. Summer Hamburg Dutch Train Meet at the Hamburg Fire Co, File House – Pine Street, Hamburg, PA 68. September 18‐20, 2015 – ATRRM Fall Conference in Union, IL visit www.atrrm.org 69. September 20, 2015 ‐ Gilbertsville Train Show at the Gilbertsville Fire Hall, 1454 E. Philadelphia Avenue, Gilbertsville, PA 19525 70. October 4, 2015 ‐ New Hope – Solebury Township Train Show and Sale New Hope‐Eagle Fire Company 46 North Sugan Road New Hope, PA 18938 $5.00pp Admission, Children under 12 free 71. October 24‐25, 2015 – The Great Scale Model Train Show Makin’ Tracks! Cow Palace – Times Sat. 9‐5/Sun. 10‐4 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093 http://gsmts.com/

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Cape Rail

Dispatch

CAPE COD CHAPTER, NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Volume XXIX, Number 2 www.capecodnrhs.org October 2014 Goodbye, Summer!

The last CapeFLYER for 2014 passes by the West Barnstable station en route to Boston the evening of Labor Day,

September 1st. Several Chapter members gathered to see the end of the CapeFLYER season. — photo by John Greene. West Barnstable Train Station open Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17th through October 25th The Cape Cod Central Shoreline Excursion Train departs our depot 11.55 a.m. and 2.55 p.m. Saturdays. Purchase tickets at our depot. Schedule/availability subject to change without notice by the Cape Cod Central.

Chapter Monthly Meeting, West Barnstable Community Building Tuesday, October 14th 7 p.m. The meeting will be in the small room.

Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/capecodchapter.nrhs.1 ! PAGE 2 Cape Rail Dispatch · October 2014 Our Second Annual Chapter BBQ Social f you were unable to attend the second annual BBQ Social on Saturday, September 13, let me tell you how much we enjoyed it! In the morning, Dick Boberg and Carl Harrison repaired the receiver posts for the sidewalls on the I new baggage cart. After station operations, folks brought something to contribute to the BBQ social table; hot dogs, Bubba burgers, cheese, buns, potato salad, macaroni salad, baked beans, pickles, chips, snacks, sodas, condiments and including the gas grills. In the morning, Ken Shaffer marched with the Sheriff’s Department in full honor guard dress for the Sandwich 375th Anniversary Parade. While Ken changed to casual relaxed dress and adorned his favorite Guiness apron he began grilling and everyone set up the tables and benches to enjoy the beautiful weather outside for the social. Representative Randy Hunt and his lovely wife Mary arrived in full 19th century costume, top hat and all as they were on the railroad inspired float for the parade earlier. As he said, “we wouldn’t have missed your social for the world.” Having a trackside BBQ enabled us to wave to the folks and photograph the afternoon scenic train returning to Hyannis. There were 17 total attending and families intermingled with each other.

It was so nice to exchange stories of family summertime fun, trips and adventures. — Linda Z. Peganto. From the President's Desk — NRHS As has been reported or you may have already learned, Mr. Al Weber has been elected President of the National Railway Historical Society. He was voted into office at a special Board of Directors meeting on September 20. The Board defeated a proposal to change the current structure of the NRHS by a 12-10 vote. The new business proposal would have eliminated all chapters, and if the local organizations wanted to remain affiliated with NRHS, they would have been required to pay a franchise fee per year. This did not happen, so it will now fall upon NRHS President Weber to reorganize and put the NRHS back together. We wish him good luck. — Linda Z. Pegnato. CAPE COD CHAPTER, NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY West Barnstable Train Station, P.O. Box 1912, West Barnstable, MA 02668 508-362-WBTS (508-362-9287) ● www.capecodnrhs.org ● www.facebook.com/capecodchapter.nrhs.1

2013 - 2014 OFFICERS ● DIRECTORS ● APPOINTMENTS

President Linda Z. Pegnato 508.759.3451 [email protected] Vice President Richard Boberg 508.333.9151 [email protected] Treasurer Christopher Harvie 508.367.3481 [email protected] Secretary Tyler Varnum 508.428.5683 [email protected] National Representative R. Douglas Scott, Jr. 774.722.2538 [email protected] Chapter Director Carl Harrison 508.888.0241 [email protected] Chapter Director Fred Pegnato, Jr. 508.759.3451 [email protected] Chapter Historian Bill Reidy 781.255.7922 [email protected] Station Master Carl Harrison 508.888.0241 [email protected] Cape Rail Dispatch Editor Bill Reidy 781.255.7922 [email protected] Cape Rail Dispatch Publisher R. Douglas Scott, Jr. 774.722.2538 [email protected] Membership Chair Kenneth Shaffer 508.394.5042 [email protected] Assistant Membership Chair Carl Harrison 508.888.0241 [email protected] Entertrainment Chair R. Douglas Scott, Jr. 774.722.2538 [email protected] Chapter Photographer John S. Greene 914.557.2220 [email protected]

To contact the Cape Cod Chapter by mail, please send correspondence to:

Cape Cod Chapter, NRHS, P.O. Box 1912, West Barnstable, MA 02668.

The Cape Rail Dispatch is a monthly publication of the Cape Cod Chapter, National Railway Historical Society. Opinions expressed represent those of the authors and do not portray those of the Chapter, its Officers, or its Membership. Submissions for the Cape Rail Dispatch can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Bill Reidy, 73 Fensview Drive, Westwood, MA 02090.

The Cape Rail Dispatch may not be reprinted/electronically posted without written permission of the Cape Cod Chapter, NRHS.

Deadline for the November issue: Tuesday, October 21st. Articles/photos needed/welcome! Cape Rail Dispatch · October 2014 PAGE 3

Ken Shaffer, Sr., did a great job as our grill chef for our annual Chapter BBQ social September 13th! Chapter members and friends enjoyed a great time and a great meal. Thanks, Ken! — photo by John Greene. 17 September 2014 Cape Cod Chapter, NRHS Monthly Meeting Minutes

The September meeting of the Cape Cod Chapter, entertainment for the November meeting, but there is NRHS was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chapter no entertainment planned as yet for the next meeting. President Linda Pegnato at the West Barnstable Train Old Business: Trailblazer sign: Ken Shaffer Station on September 17, 2014 with twelve Chapter contacted the DOT for proper filing and information. members and one guest present. The minutes of the Ken has not heard back from them yet. Speeder August meeting were accepted as printed in the September engine: when the engine was cleaned, a crack was Cape Rail Dispatch. The Treasurer Report was received. found in the casting and it was repaired by a welder Communications: We received a vendor invitation and paid for by the gentleman who sold it to us as he for the Brockton train show on Sunday November 2, did not know about it. There would have been leaking 2014. Pres. Pegnato got an Email from the Mid-Cape water out of that crack. WBTS Safety Vests: We are Cultural Council which asked to update our profile in going to purchase some safety vests with station the New England Foundation for the Arts database. volunteer names and WBTS printed on the back of Station Master: Carl Harrison reported that he and them. Nomination for Board/Appointments for Dick Boberg repaired the baggage car that was committee chairs: Kay Strojny reported that all the donated last year from Mr. McCutcheon. Carl also current officers and directors accepted their reported that the original five ceiling lights are going nominations: President-Linda Pegnato, Vice President- to be re-installed in the baggage room as Dick Boberg Dick Boberg, Secretary-Tyler Varnum, Treasurer-Chris refurbished them. National Representative: Harvie, National Rep.-Doug Scott, Chapter Director- Discussion held how the NRHS new business proposal Carl Harrison, and Chapter Director Fred Pegnato. is being voted this weekend by their Board and New Business: Bills: Our PO Box 1912 has been changes taking place. Our Chapter should create a paid for the year in the amount of $56. Barnstable database for all annual membership dues renewals as Senior Center Hobby Fair: The Barnstable Senior NRHS instructed each Chapter to send their own dues Center is scheduling a Hobby Fair on September 23, membership billings and not collect National dues as 2014 from 3-5pm and requested if anybody from the they normally have because of their reorganization of chapter could come down and provide a historical NRHS this year. Entertainment: Doug will provide (continued on the next page) PAGE 4 Cape Rail Dispatch · October 2014

We are very happy that Rep. Randy Hunt and his wife Mary could join us for our Chapter annual BBQ social. Over the years Rep. Hunt has supported many community activities in his district, including our Chapter’s restoration of the West Barnstable depot. He wore top hat and tails for our social, as he had participated in

Sandwich’s 375th anniversary parade earlier in the day — on a railroad float! — photo by John Greene. callers about the tracks being out of service at WB. One Monthly Meeting way they want to work together is to use our station again (continued from the previous page) for the train to Christmastown to run for 19 days. They presentation. NRHS upcoming changes: In 2015 the NRHS are not running from Buzzards Bay. Jennifer Mitchell is going to change the way it collects dues. An existing from the Hyannis Chamber of Commerce and others want chapter can become an affiliate of NRHS and pay a fee of to make Hyannis a destination vacation. Kaylene $250 a year when signing up for 3 years or $350 per year Jablecki, Manager of Passenger Operations advised a when signing up for 1 year or you can become independent. draft agreement by the RR attorney, would include a 40 Vermont Sugar Tours: The Vermont Sugar Tours are cents per rider revenue, an insurance rider from the RR on scheduled on Friday October 3 at 1:30 pm with 30 visitors the station for that period of time, putting timers on the and on October 10 with 29 road scholars visiting. 2015 lighting, and prompt payment by January 30, 2015. If Albert H. Webb Memorial Award: The application is due payment is not received, the Chapter will immediately October 14, 2014 this year. Our Chapter will apply for the report it to the MassDOT. award to use the money for heating in the station. Other: The Chapter discussed opening the station for one CCCRR 2014 Christmastown train agreement at Saturday from about noon to 6:00pm on December 13 and WBTS: Pres. Pegnato, Fred Pegnato, Carl Harrison and having a Christmas fundraising event inside the station for John Greene met with CCCRR management – Chris the public. We would need a bouse house and will discuss Podgurski, President, Kaylene Jablecki, Manager of the details of needs and assistance at the next meeting. Operations, Eric Ciborowski General Manager, Tony President Pegnato announced the deadline for photos Farrar, Trainmaster, Tom Bartholomew, Mechanic, Curtis and articles for the October Cape Rail Dispatch is [LNU] from Iowa Pacific. The railroad is working on September 24, 2014 to Bill Reidy, Editor. The next correcting their phone lines, proper information and meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at updating their web page to include our station as a stop the West Barnstable Community Building (small and for ticket sales from our volunteers on Saturdays room). The business part of the meeting ended at 8:10 from May through October. We discussed the loss in pm after which guest Mike Tylick gave a wonderful ridership we have been experiencing since Iowa Pacific slide show and presentation of the Northeast Corridor and various other places. started operating Mass Coastal and the lack of assistance and incorrect info Colorado dispatchers have been giving — submitted by Tyler Varnum, Secretary. Cape Rail Dispatch · October 2014 PAGE 5 Cape Cod’s Railroad Depots - #7 by Bill Reidy Mattapoisett

A Tremont-bound Fairhaven branch train arrives at Mattapoisett station more than a century ago. This station was similar architecturally to both the Tremont and original Marion stations. If you recall from the August issue, while discussing the Tremont station on page seven, your editor asked the question whether the single story wing attached to the two story building was originally built by the Cape Cod Branch Railroad, and if the Fairhaven Branch Railroad built the two story portion. This photo suggests the answer is no, as we see a similar arrangement here at Mattapoisett. attapoisett was the other of two intermediate stations on the Fairhaven branch and was the second station reached after departing Tremont, 9.88 miles out on the branch, or about 54 miles from Boston. M The original station, which opened October 2nd, 1854 to passengers, was similar in style to both the Tremont and Marion stations. A 1904 incident involving the Fairhaven section of the Flying Dude here at Mattapoisett convinced an old Cape Cod Railroad veteran conductor it was time to retire: (continued on page seven)

LEFT: Mattapoisett depot, as seen from Depot Street. A Fairhaven-bound train is at the station in this postcard view.

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LEFT: Map of Mattapoisett village in 1857. The Fairhaven branch was only three years old at this point. The branch ran through the woods from Tremont, through Marion into Mattapoisett, where it turned south to reach Mattapoisett village. The railroad then turned back west along the harbor to continue the journey to Fairhaven.

— “1857 Map of the County of Plymouth, Massachusetts,” H.F. Walling & Co.

RIGHT: 1879 map of Mattapoisett. A side track is now evident at the depot. Note the saw and box mill near the tracks by the station.

— “1879 Atlas of Plymouth County, Massachusetts,”

Geo. H. Walker & Co.

LEFT: 1903 map of Mattapoisett village near the train station. By this time, the New Bedford & Onset Street Railway line had arrived. The NB&O tracks crossed the railroad branch via an underpass

south of the depot.

— “1903 Atlas of Surveys of Plymouth County and Town of Cohasset, Norfolk County, Mass.,” J.L. Richards Co. Cape Rail Dispatch · October 2014 PAGE 7

Old Railroad ROW S Station site

LEFT: 1941 USGS topo map showing Mattapoisett and the railroad. By this time passenger service had ended on the branch, but the map shows the station building still present. ABOVE: Modern map of the village. Railroad Avenue (continued from page five) and Goodspeed Island Road follow the old railroad VETERAN CONDUCTOR RESIGNS. right-of-way. It’s likely the Mattapoisett Rail Trail will —————— take over much of the old ROW in future years. Nathaniel Sears of Fairhaven With Road for 48 Years. When Howard Goodwin discussed the history of the —————— Mattapoisett station in the February 1987 issue of the Nathaniel Sears, Esq., of Fairhaven, one of the Cape Rail Dispatch, he noted the station agent lived in oldest conductors on the Consolidated road, and for quarters up on the second floor. It’s interesting to the past several years the conductor on the “Dude” note, though, that historic photos of the two-story train between Fairhaven and Boston during the Fairhaven branch stations always showed the window summer months, has resigned his position and given shutters as closed. up railroading after having been in the employ of the Sadly, the Mattapoisett station is no longer with us, road for 48 years and 4 months. Mr. Sears went on as having been torn down in the 1940s following the end conductor on the Cape Cod road February 1st, 1856. of passenger service on the branch September 3rd, His resignation came as a result of ill health, and he 1935. also felt that he was getting too old to carry on the Mattapoisett is now in the process of converting work. Mr. Sears was one of the oldest, most genial portions of the old railroad right-of-way into a and efficient conductors of the Old Colony system, recreational path. Like the original railroad, work is was known by every one on the line of the road, and progressing west-to-east. Phase 1a, completed in he will be greatly missed by every one. 2009, is a one mile segment (known as the “Old The “Dude” went down to Fairhaven from Boston Colony Mile”), running from the end of the Phoenix on Friday and went on the first trip Saturday morning. Rail Trail at the Fairhaven town line to Mattapoisett Contrary to the time schedule, the train left the Neck Road. Phase 1b (the “Shining Tides Mile”), Mattapoisett station Saturday morning a few minutes under development, will pass along the shore line and before it should have done so. While no damage over tidal inlets to Depot Road in Mattapoisett village. resulted, it was considered necessary to discipline the From here, phase 2b (the “Mattapoisett ‘Dude’ Mile”) train crew, and the engineer, fireman and baggageman will detour the trail off the railroad right-of-way over have been suspended for a short period. Main Street, across U.S. Route 6, to Acushnet Road, Mr. Sears felt that he was equally responsible with where the trail will rejoin the railroad right-of-way and the engineer and on arriving in Boston he stated that follow it to North Street, near I-195. Phase 2b (the he should resign. The officials urged him to “Old Rochester Mile”) will complete the trail along reconsider, but Mr. Sears decided to give up the work the right-of-way to the Marion town line. on account of his general ill health, mainly his Details on the rail trail project can be found at http:// defective hearing. — Barnstable Patriot, 30 May 1904. www.mattapoisettrailtrail.org/ PAGE 8 Cape Rail Dispatch · October 2014

ABOVE: Friday, October 3rd was dreary weather, but we had the pleasure of hosting 30 road scholars from Vermont Sugar Tours. The group arrived after 2:00 p.m. by bus after enjoying their luncheon on board the Cape Cod Central Railroad luncheon train. They were happy to learn about the history of the train station, our Chapter's volunteer work and Cape Cod railroads from 1854 to the present from our Director Fred Pegnato. Folks from all over the country, including Jan and Jack Salzer from Rochester, NY and Judy Dawson from Alabama signed our guest book. Many took photos of them with James our mascot train conductor and bought some merchandise including quilt drawing tickets. The winner of this beautiful quilt, the drawing of which will be at our December meeting, will personally be notified of their win and have it mailed out by me. Thanks to John

Greene and Fred for a successful time. — photo by John Greene, text by Linda Z. Pegnato.

LEFT: Work progresses on the speeder engine. The engine block/flywheels are painted. The pulley is painted silver. Work remains on the hopper/ condenser.

— 23 September 2014 photo by Carl Harrison. Cape Rail Dispatch · October 2014 PAGE 9 150 Years Ago Political Rally at Sandwich; New Fall River Boats Editor’s note: There was little railroad news this and cargo and the agreement for salvage to be void. He month 150 years ago, aside from railroad awarded salvage to the owners of the “Island Home,” accommodations for political rallies, due to the the master and crew and other persons on board of her, upcoming presidential election, pitting Republican in the amount of $5800, to be in full for salvage and all Abraham Lincoln versus Democratic Major General disbursements fur steam pump, lighterage and the like. George B. McClellan. The Patriot support McClellan, To Patterson and others, who saved the anchors and while the Register supported Lincoln. chains, $250.—[New Bedford Standard.

Barnstable Patriot Yarmouth Register 11 October 1864 21 October 1864

Mass Meeting. Grand “Fizzle” in Sandwich. Next Friday is fixed upon for a grand demonstration The McClellanites of the First Congressional at Sandwich, of the Democracy of this District. District made a spasmodic effort to do something to Arrangements have been made for an extra train of cars show themselves to be alive, on Friday last. They had to leave Hyannis, at 8 o’clock in the morning, at half for some days circulated their big hand-bills and fare, for the accommodation of the Cape and Nantucket drummed up their few followers, but with all the delegations, to return at 3 o’clock, P.M. A large exertions, the running of “extra trains,” etc., only some delegation will also be present from Wareham, eighty tickets from above Sandwich were sold and Middleboro’, New Bedford, and the Vineyard, given away, and about the same number from below… accompanied with a full band of music. Excellent speakers have been provided to address the crowd, and Barnstable Patriot the Sandwich Democratic Club will be out to do honor 25 October 1864 to their Democratic friends from all parts of the District. PROPELLERS FOR THE FALL RIVER AND NEWPORT Further particulars will be published in posters. ROUTE. – It is stated that the Bay State Steamboat Company are having built four propeller steamboats, Barnstable Patriot for the route between Fall River and Newport, to carry 18 October 1864 freight, and that the New York steamers will make ) In the case of the Cape Cod and Nantucket their terminus at Newport next spring instead of Fall Steamboat Company et. al. vs. bark Eleanor and cargo, River. One of the steamboats, “Fall River,” built at a salvage case, with which other claims were Medford, is receiving her engine at South Boston. connected, the referee has decided the sale of the vessel — from the files of Bill Reidy.

— from capeflyer.com October Dates in Cape Cod Railroad History

1854: October 2nd — The Fairhaven Branch Railroad opened, Fairhaven to the Cape Cod Railroad at Tremont in Wareham. 1872: October 1st — The Old Colony Railroad Company formed, with authority to unite the Old Colony & Newport Railway Company and the Cape Cod Railroad. 1872: October 30th — The Cape Cod Railroad deeded to the Old Colony Railroad Company. 1988: October 23rd — Last day of publically scheduled service by the Cape Cod & Hyannis Railroad. After loss of state support, the company was shut down the following January. 2012: October 23rd — Chicago-based Iowa Pacific Holdings, LLC announced its acquisition of a controlling interest in Cape Rail, Inc., and its subsidiaries, Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, LLC and Cape Cod Central Railroad. PAGE 10 Cape Rail Dispatch · October 2014 Local Rail News Buzzards Bay Commuter Rail Progresses — Slowly New CTPS study may delay town meeting vote; 2014 CapeFLYER ridership, revenue down

New LED light fixtures have been installed at the Wareham Village station platform following the end of the CapeFLYER season. No lighting has been installed along the central portion of the platform, where it appears a permanent canopy will be installed. Interestingly, the new LED lights are focused over the street and not the platform. — 19 September 2014 photo by Bill Reidy. Parking has become the chief concern regarding the in or near downtown who might be willing to provide room extension of Boston commuter rail service to for commuter rail parking: Vincent P. Michienzi, Carla J. Buzzards Bay. This is “the white elephant in the corner Forlivesi and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. of the room,” according to Wesley J. Ewell, chairman of Michienzi is interested in helping out, but Admiral the Bourne Transportation Advisory Committee (BTAC). Richard G. Gurnon, head of MMA, noted his school Bourne Police Chief Dennis R. Woodside, also a has just entered a three-year agreement with Michienzi member of the committee, is concerned whether Buzzards for 300 parking spaces. Forlivesi is also interested in Bay village can handle the parking. He quoted an earlier providing parking. “I would like anything that would study that estimated 1,300 parking spaces would be benefit the town, “ she said. Her message for Cahir: required. That, according to Woodside, translates to 10 “Tell him, I said, ‘Get on it.’” acres of parking or a large parking garage. Another unknown is the annual assessment Bourne Thomas Cahir, Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority would be charged for Massachusetts Bay administrator, believes much of the information in the Transportation Authority commuter rail service, but it old study is now obsolete, and with commuter rail now appears this would not be a large figure. For the fiscal available at Kingston and a Wareham station likely, year that ended June 30th, Middleborough was the 1,300 figure might be high. charged an assessment of $976. Mr. Cahir said “I personally feel there is ample room in close proximity Bourne might be able to use some of its CCRTA to the Buzzards Bay station to provide the necessary assessment to offsets charges for MBTA service. parking,” said Cahir. He also cited three property owners (continued on the next page) Cape Rail Dispatch · October 2014 PAGE 11

At Buzzards Bay, the existing platform lights have been replaced with new LED fixtures. As seen in the 22 August 2014 photo on the left, a new light pole has also been erected over the recently constructed bike platform, using the same type LED light fixtures.

— photo by Bill Reidy.

In response, Bourne selectmen chairman Peter J. Local Rail News Meier stated “Commuter rail is not something that is (continued from the previous page) going to happen tomorrow” during the board’s meeting Cahir noted the state is prepared to extend commuter September 16th. “We have to hear from the public, we rail service down to Buzzards Bay if the town shows have to hear from our experts, which in this case is the support through a public vote. – Bourne Enterprise, 5 BTAC, as well as the Cape Cod Commission,” he said. September 2014. Meier noted the establishment of a commuter rail “Commuter Trains Versus The Status Quo” was station in Bourne is something he favors, and the editorial headline in the September 11th issue something he made a priority when he was elected of the Bourne Enterprise. chairman of the board back in May. “Bringing year-round commuter rail to town is “When I first was elected chairman that was the exactly the spark that would get the town’s economic biggest thing that I put out there for my goals for the engine revved up,” the editorial began. year, is to have the commuter rail discussion.” “Bourne would suddenly become a more attractive The transportation committee has submitted a series town for people looking to get out of the city and of 10 questions to Glenn D. cannon, technical services surrounding suburbs, but remain close enough to still director for the Cape Cod Commission, including: hop on the train to get to work. These new people – What would be Bourne’s MBTA assessment? would bring their new dollars, which they would – How much parking would be required? spend at existing businesses…” – What would be the economic impact to Main Street? The editorial went on to criticize Bourne town – How would commuter rail impact property values? leaders for not making it clear to the state the town The selectmen have also approached Rep. David T. wants commuter rail. “(Cahir) tells us that Vieira (R-Falmouth) for his assistance. Rep. Vieira has commuter trains could be running to Buzzards Bay in been in touch with the Massachusetts Department of as little as two years if – and this seems to be a big ‘if’ Transportation and is attempting to coordinate a – the town makes it clear it wants them. workshop in Bourne with state and town leaders. “Where has the town leadership been on this issue? (continued on the next page) Sitting on their hands, that’s where.” PAGE 12 Cape Rail Dispatch · October 2014

Following completion of the 2014 CapeFLYER season, café car #224 could be found starting its winter hibernation September 13th at the Readville MBTA coach yard. — photo by Bill Reidy. BTAC chair Wesley J. Ewell asked if MassDOT offered Local Rail News any explanation for the need for a CTPS study. Cannon (continued from the previous page) said no and noted the CTPS involvement now adds “an Meier said should the selectmen, based on responses overlap of work” to that being done by his office. from the transportation committee and the Cape Cod Cannon suggested the BTAC vote to have him and Commission, decide to move forward, an article would be Rep David T. Vieira (R-Falmouth) meet with placed on the warrant for the special town meeting wither MassDOT to discuss the CPTS schedule and scope of next month or next year. If voters approved the article, work. “I think we need to rush that meeting and try to voters would then be asked on the November ballot if get a straight answer from them,” Cannon said. they approve paying the assessment by the MBTA. “CapeFLYER Ridership, Revenue Down in 2014” Bourne town administrator Thomas M. Guerino was the headline on boston.com September 17th. agreed with Meier’s assessment of the work done so While the train continued to post an operating profit far. Guerino said much of the work the board has for its sophomore year, ridership was off about 16 done thus far has not been overt or covered by the percent. This year, the Flyer carried about 12,600 media. – Bourne Enterprise, 19 September 2014, and passengers. For the same period last year, about Bourne Courier, 25 September 2014. 15,000 passengers used the service. “Commuter Rail to Bourne Could Take Even An additional 1,500 or so rode the train during the Longer,” was the headline in the September 26th weekends after Labor Day through Columbus Day edition of the Bourne Enterprise. It now appears weekend last year. Due to the low fall ridership, the information needed to draft a town meeting warrant article CapeFLYER service ended Labor Day weekend this year. will not be available until next June. It had been hoped a Revenue numbers as reported by a CCRTA special town meeting vote could be taken in February. spokesperson were as follows: Glenn D. Cannon, technical services director for the 2013 2014 Cape Cod Commission, informed the BTAC Fare revenue: $293,000 $221,000 September 25th that the MassDOT has turned over the Non-fare revenue: $27,000 $93,000 Bourne commuter rail study to its Central Total revenue: $320,000 $314,000 Transportation Planning Staff. (continued on the next page) Cape Rail Dispatch · October 2014 PAGE 13 years before the new bridge will be completed, if the Local Rail News project goes forward. – Bourne Enterprise, 3 October (continued from the previous page) 2014, and Cape Cod Times, 5 October 2014. With a new governor a few months away, The train cost about $200,000 to operate in 2013, advocates for South Coast Rail held a press and with a shorter season, cost less to run this year. conference at Boston’s South Station September 17th Ad revenue was up sharply this year, but ticket to push for completion of the project. The Rail to revenue was off nearly 25 percent. Most ticket prices Boston Coalition sponsored the event, which featured for adults were raised sharply this year, but unlike last the MBTA general manager, southeastern Massachusetts year, children rode free in 2014, and discounts were legislators, mayors of Taunton, New Bedford and Fall offered to senior citizens. River, and local business leaders as speakers. A photo feature on the Cape Cod Time’s website MBTA general manager Dr. Beverly Scott capecodonline.com highlighted the West Barnstable announced she expects design work for the project will train station stop October 4th by the Massachusetts be completed within “a couple of years.” chapter of the U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association. Noticeably absent from the event were representatives The group toured the U.S. Route 6 corridor from of either of the major party gubernatorial candidates, Seekonk to Provincetown that day. although both campaigns have expressed support for the On Saturday, October 18th, the Bourne project. Fall River mayor Will Flanagan said he had Historical Society will sponsor a “Scenic Harvest spoken with Democratic candidate Martha Coakley and Train Ride” aboard the Cape Cod Central. The the project has her full support. While Flanagan had train will depart from Buzzards Bay station at 1 p.m. not spoken with Republican candidate Charlie Baker, he for a round-trip ride to North Falmouth, returning to noted Baker’s running mate Karyn Polito expressed Buzzards Bay at 4 p.m. “open-mindedness.” Details can be found at http:// “I’m hoping (Baker) has the same open-mindedness www.bournehistoricalsociety.org/activities/ on the project as his running mate,” stated Flanagan. The Sandwich Chamber of Commerce will During a visit to Dartmouth for the Greater New sponsor its first “Oktoberfest Train” Sunday, Bedford Chamber of Commerce’s breakfast meeting October 26th. The train will depart Sandwich at 4 p.m. September 11th, Baker noted that while he supports for a round-trip to Hyannis, then continue up to the commuter rail to the South Coast region from Boston, the Cape Cod Canal, before returning at 7 p.m. Beer and project is going to take a number of years and the region wine will be served to all adult passengers on the train. has to think in broader terms about building the economy. The new event is in part an effort by the chamber to “(Rail) can’t be the only thing that people talk make up some of its lost revenue due to the loss of the about,” he said. “North Pole Express” trains which use to run during During his previous run for governor, Baker was Sandwich’s Holly Day’s annual winter celebration. opposed to the project based in large part on its cost. The Sandwich holiday trains stopped running in 2012 The campaign offices of both gubernatorial when the Cape Cod Central chose instead to promote candidates issued statements: its “Polar Express” event. From the Baker campaign: “Charlie is committed Details on the event can be found at http:// to making South Coast Rail a reality and delivering www.sandwichchamber.com/Oktoberfest.php. – efficient, convenient mass transit is only the start of his Sandwich Enterprise, 3 October 2014. commitment to SouthCoast.” More details are emerging on the proposed third From the Coakley campaign: “It is no surprise that a highway bridge over the Cape Cod Canal. During a bipartisan group of business leaders has come together meeting between state transportation leaders and to support a project that will spur economic members of the Cape and Islands legislative delegation development and better connect the residents and October 2nd, two alternatives were reviewed: a twin business on the SouthCoast with other economic structure next to the existing Sagamore Bridge; or a hubs.” – many news sources, including the Brockton new bridge built just east of the electric transmission Enterprise, 18 September 2014, Fall River Herald lines over the canal, west of Bournedale village. At News, 15 September 2014, New Bedford Standard- this time, the Sagamore “twin” concept appears to be Times, 12 and 18 September 2014, and Taunton favored. Gazette, 17 September 2014, Much of the discussion focused on financing the The Greater Boston Real Estate Board has joined new bridge. It is expected a “public-private the Rail to Boston Coalition. Paul Chasse, co-chair of partnership” would finance the bridge, where a private the coalition, said the newest addition shows the South company would build and manage the bridge and Coast Rail project matters beyond the South Coast region. recoup its costs through tolls. “This is about better economic commerce back and A meeting with about 100 representatives from 40 to forth,” Chasse said. – New Bedford Standard-Times, 50 private companies is scheduled for October 15th and 26 September 2014. 16th, which will include a bus tour of the canal region. Thanks to Doug Scott for forwarding links to the It is expected at the earliest it will be six to eight CapeFLYER and several Bourne articles. PAGE 14 Cape Rail Dispatch · October 2014 125 Years Ago Fall Schedule Changes, Cranberry Harvest & Other News Barnstable Patriot 1 October 1889 Chatham Monitor 1 October 1889 THE AGRICULTURAL FAIR The Annual Cattle Show and Fair of the Barnstable CHATHAM. County Agricultural Society, held last Tuesday and The strippings of schr. Nellie V. Rokes was sold at Wednesday, was a great success, and the officers and auction at Stage Wharf on Friday and carted off, part managers can congratulate themselves that their united to be shipped on the railroad, and other small lots to efforts were the accomplishment of such results. The different individuals. weather on both days was the very best ever experienced There was a good delegation from Chatham to the in the whole history of our Fairs, and the attendance, Agricultural Fair at Barnstable on Wednesday. There was especially on Wednesday, was unprecedentedly large... reported to be 83 on the train from the Chatham depot. THE PROCESSION, DINNER, ETC. The usual procession was formed at the Depot upon Yarmouth Register 5 October 1889 the arrival of the morning Boston Train Wednesday, under the marshalship of Frank Thacher, Esq., of Harwich Centre people will be delighted to learn the Hyannis. The Charles Chipman Post, G. A. R., formed that the directors of the Chatham Railroad have decided the most prominent feature of the procession, and to build a station at Harwich Centre. –[Independent. excited not a little interest. This Post is made up of a noble looking body of Barnstable and Sandwich men, Barnstable Patriot veterans, and they made one of the best and most 8 October 1889 interesting exhibits of the entire Fair. May they long be with us to do us like honor. The procession marched to Brief Locals. the Hall to the music of the Middleboro Band, and A car load of cranberries containing 200 barrels finally into the dining hall, which was well filled... shipped by Messrs. Wm. Crowell & Co., from Wareham to Portland, Oregon, were just thirteen days on the road. The Wareham Times says that the Tremont The Independent says that the Directors of the Cranberry Co., Watson B. Kelley manager, will Chatham Railroad have decided to build a depot at harvest a crop of 3000 barrels this year—all handsome Harwich Centre which is to cost somewhere between berries. One-half the crop has been picked and sent to $300 and $500. a western market and very satisfactory cash returns received for them. Fall River Line — Important Changes.

Yarmouth Port and Yarmouth. With the first of the Autumn months the “Double Service” of the Fall River Line for the year 1889 ceases. — The first frost of the season was reported from During the remainder of the present Autumn and the placard at the station. Sunday night. throughout the ensuing Winter and Spring but one Barnstable Jottings. passenger boat is run each way daily by this Line. The It was unfortunate that the manufactory at which the boats remaining in service are the largest and best stationary seats for the new depot were being made owned by the Line, the Puritan and Pilgrim; the hour of was destroyed by fire, thus delaying the completion of departure from Fall River is 7.30 on week days and 8.30 the furnishing of the depot. P.M. Sundays, a landing being made at Newport one Arthur M. Waitt, now the Assistant Manager of the hour later. Connecting trains leave Boston at 6 P.M. works of the Pullman Palace Car Company at Pullman, Ill., week days. 7 P.M. Sundays; Lowell at 4.30 P.M. week has tendered his resignation to accept Oct. 1st the charge of days, Fitchburg, 4 P.M. week days, with the car department of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern correspondingly fast connecting trains from Railway. Mr. Waitt is shortly to succeed Mr. John Kirby, intermediate points. Steamers are due in New York at the present General Manager Car Builder of the road, who about 7 A.M., and connect as usual with Annex boat for sent in his resignation in February last, intending to retire Brooklyn and Jersey City. The boats of this Line are from active railroad life after a service of about 30 years equally well prepared for Winter as for Summer service with this Company. Mr. Waitt will, until he has become in the qualities of comfort, accommodations, rapid familiar with the details of his new position, have the title transit, connections, and in fact every desirable feature of Ass’t General Master Car Builder, with office and of a first-class transportation line, remaining without the headquarters at Cleveland, Ohio. He will move his family slightest change “the year round.” The Boston to New to Cleveland the last of September. York fare via this route has just been reduced from

Hyannis Chips. $4.00 to $3.00, with a corresponding reduction from all other points to New York and beyond. Baggage Master Dodge is at his post again, having recovered from his recent illness. (continued on the next page) Cape Rail Dispatch · October 2014 PAGE 15 crop was raised – a very natural state of things – but 125 Years Ago this season the prices are away up and still advancing, (continued from the previous page) but still the crop is very large. Weather permitting, the cranberry harvest will be A car load of cranberries containing 200 barrels over in three weeks more. The Cape crop is above the shipped by Messrs. William Crowell & Co., from average, and the fruit is gathered in prime condition. Wareham to Portland, Oregon, were thirteen days on Owing to the failure of the New Jersey and western the road… crops, Cape berries are in urgent demand at good …As the season advances the present strong demand prices. The early berries were mostly sent to western for this tart fruit increases. Though considerable markets, which soon brought a cry from New York to quantities have been put on the market this week, some the effect that her market was bare and prices rapidly receivers are advising shippers to hold fruit in advancing. This turned the tide of shipments to New expectation of advancing prices, consequently many York but at such a late hour there will not be berries growers, who have facilities for storing, are holding the product. enough left to fully supply that market, hence it is reasonable to expect still higher prices, and the latest CHATHAM. shippers will fare the best. —Independent. – Mr. Walton C. Taft, superintendent of the N.Y. &

A company is being formed at North Truro for the B.D. Ex. Co., and family, are spending a month at housekeeping, in the Lewis cottage nears the lights. purchase of “Great Swamp,” to be converted into a cranberry meadow. The tract comprises 30 acres and COUNTY AND VICINITY. the cost of filling and preparations for vines will be The Onset and Pocasset railroad stations will be about $10,000. The Old Colony Railroad Company is closed on and after Monday, October 14, 1889. now engaged in placing a culvert under their track Thos. P. Lewis of Barnstable, formerly a telegraph opening into the bay for the purpose of draining the operator at the station there, has accepted a clerkship territory. The embankment at this point is nearly 30 in the custom house. feet high, which it is proposed to cut through, place the drain and refill between 9 o’clock Saturday night and 6 Barnstable Patriot o’clock Monday morning, to avoid interruption to 15 October 1889 trains. The largest double track drawbridge in the world, West Barnstable. across the Thames at New London, Conn., was Two new oaken buckets hang in the new well near formally opened to travel Thursday. the station free to all who can and will pull up. The new palace steamer Puritan of the Fall River Hyannis Chips. line can run 20 miles in an hour with a steam pressure A Boston roofer at work on the O.C. Railroad shops of 80 pounds. During a trip to New York there are 60 in this place while carrying a bucket of hot coal tar, tons of coal used (quite a little chore to shovel it all one day last week, tripped and fell head-long into the beneath the boilers), and the engines are of 7,500 horse boiling liquid, severely burning his face, hands and power. The run along the Sound between Newport arms. He was conveyed to Boston. and New York, a distance of 136 miles, is made in 9 hours and could be done easily in 7.

Yarmouth Register The annual statement of the Old Colony Railroad 12 October 1889 Company for the year ending June 30, 1889, shows the IMPORTANT changes in the passenger service of the following condition of affairs: — Gross earnings, O.C.R.R. takes place, commencing, Monday, Oct. 14. $7,552,461; operating expenses, $5,485,222; interest The regular trains from Provincetown and Boston received, $4,600; dividends received, $109,175; leave earlier. The 10.30 train from Hyannis is rentals, $20,600; miscellaneous income, $457,900; discontinued as is the Sunday service. total income, $2,559,512; net income, $918,078. The

REGISTER CRANBERRY NOTES. number of passengers carried during the year was ————— 19,800,229; passengers to Boston, 5,734,061; It is an almost unprecedented occurrence in the passengers from Boston, 5,757,969; miles road owned, history of cranberry culture on the Cape, that an entire 469; miles road operated, 563; number employees, season’s crop has been gathered without being injured 5,246; passengers killed, 0; passengers injured, 2; to some extent by early frost. employees killed, 18; employees injured, 12; others There is a good outlook for the future of the killed, 44; others injured, 18. cranberry industry when we see new firms soliciting consignments of Cape berries. There have been more Hyannis Chips. No more Sunday trains this season. commission merchants represented here this season Now is the time to study the R.R. timetable. The than ever before. new running time was adopted Monday. In former years when the crop has been a prolific one of the prices have waxed lower than when a small (continued on the next page) PAGE 16 Cape Rail Dispatch · October 2014

125 Years Ago Provincetown, 5.35 2.10 (continued from the previous page) N. Truro, 5.46 2.22 Truro, 5.53 2.29 S. Truro, 5.57 2.33 OLD COLONY RAILROAD. Wellfleet, 6.05 2.41 ————— S. Wellfleet, 6.11* 2.47* CAPE COD DIVISION. N. Eastham, 6.19 2.54 ————— Eastham, 6.25 3.00 TIME TABLE FOR PASSENGER AND Orleans, 6.31 3.07 MIXED TRAINS. E. Brewster, 6.36* 3.12* ————— Brewster, 6.42 3.18 Takes effect MONDAY, Oct. 14, 1889. Pleasant Lake, 6.48* 3.24* Harwich, 6.55 3.29 CAPE COD TRAINS. N. Harwich, 7.00 3.34 S. Dennis, 7.05 3.39 Week-Days. S. Yarmouth, 7.09 3.43 DOWN TRAINS. | a.m. p.m. p.m. Yarmouth, 7.21 7.08 3.54 Boston, 8.15 3.30 4.15 Barnstable 7.27 7.14 4.00 S. Boston, W. Barnstable, 7.35 7.22 4.08 Quincy, E. Sandwich, 7.31* 4.17* Braintree, 8.37 Sandwich, 7.49 7.36 4.23 So. Braintree, 8.42 3.54 Sagamore, 7.41 4.29 Brockton, 9.02 4.15 4.51 Bourndale, 7.46 4.33* Bridgewater, 9.21 4.37 5.04 Bourne, 7.52 4.39 Middleboro’, 9.37 4.55 5.19 Buzzards Bay, 8.08 8.24 4.47 Rock, 9.46 5.04 Onset, So. Middleboro’, 9.50 5.09 E. Wareham, 8.16 8.35 4.57 Tremont, 9.59 5.16 Wareham, 8.22 8.41 5.03 S. Wareham, 10.03* 5.20 S. Wareham, 8.48* 5.10 Wareham, 10.10 5.26 5.42 Tremont, 8.33 8.55 5.16 E. Wareham, 10.14 5.31 5.45 S. Middleboro’, 9.03 5.30 Onset, Rock, 9.08 5.33 Buzzards Bay, 10.29 6.05 6.00 Middleboro’, 9.00 9.19 5.45 Bourne, 10.32 6.08 Bridgewater, 9.14 9.35 5.58 Bourndale, 10.38* 6.14* Brockton, 9.30 9.53 6.19 Sagamore, 10.42 6.18 S. Braintree, 6.38 Sandwich, 10.48 6.23 6.15 Braintree, E. Sandwich, 10.53* 6.28* Quincy, 6.46 W. Barnstable, 11.02 6.39 6.28 S. Boston, Barnstable, 11.10 6.47 6.36 Boston, 10.05 10.30 7.05 Yarmouth, 11.19 6.54 6.46 S. Yarmouth, 11.27 6.55 HYANNIS BRANCH TRAINS. S. Dennis, 11.31 6.59 Week-Days. N. Harwich, 11.35 7.03 DOWN TRS.| a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Harwich, 11.40 7.08 Yarmouth, 7.21 11.19 3.54 6.54 6.46 Pleasant Lake, 11.44* 7.12* Ar. at Hyannis, 7.30 11.27 4.02 7.02 6.54 Brewster, 11.51 7.18 E. Brewster, 11.55* 7.23* UP TRS. | a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. Orleans, 12.01 7.30 Hyannis, 7.10 7.00 11.00 3.40 6.20 Eastham, 12.07 7.36 Ar. Yarmouth, 7.21 7.08 11.08 3.54 6.28 N. Eastham, 12.12 7.42 S. Wellfleet, 12.19* 7.49* FAIRHAVEN BRANCH TRAINS. Wellfleet, 12.25 7.57 Week-Days. S. Truro, 12.31 8.04 DOWN TRS. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. Truro, 12.36 8.10 N. Truro, 12.44 8.19 Boston, 8.15 3.30 4.15

Provincetown, 12.55 8.30 S. Boston,

UP TRAINS. a.m. a.m. p.m. (continued on the next page) Cape Rail Dispatch · October 2014 PAGE 17 Buzzards Bay, 8.08 8.24 4.47 125 Years Ago Middleboro’, 9.00 9.19 5.45 (continued from the previous page) Bridgewater, 9.14 9.35 5.58 Brockton, 9.30 9.53 6.19 Quincy, S. Braintree, 6.38 Braintree, 8.37 Braintree, S. Braintree, 8.42 3.54 Quincy, 6.46 Brockton, 9.02 4.15 4.51 So. Boston, Bridgewater, 9.21 4.37 5.04 Boston, 10.05 10.30 7.05

Middleboro’, Mondays and only.Saturdays 9.37 4.55 5.19 Tremont, 8.55 10.00 5.16 5.35. CHATHAM BRANCH TRAINS. Marion, 9.04 10.15 5.45 Week-Days. Mattapoisett, 9.13 10.30 5.55 DOWN TRAINS. a.m. p.m.

Fairhaven, 9.22 10.45mix. tr. 6.05 Boston, 8.15 4.15 UP TRS. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. Harwich, 11.40 7.08 Harwich Centre, 11.43* 7.10* Fairhaven, 8.00 9.30 4.20 South Harwich, 11.50 7.14 Mattapoisett, 8.10 9.39 4.37 South Chatham, 11.56 7.18 Marion, 8.19 9.48 4.54 West Chatham, 12.04* 7.22* Tremont, 8.33 8.55 9.57 Mixd tr 5.05 ar Chatham, Mixed Train 12.10 7.26 5.16 lv

Middleboro’, 9.00 9.19 5.45 UP TRAINS. | a.m. p.m. Bridgewater, 9.14 9.35 5.58 Brockton, 9.30 9.53 6.19 Chatham, 6.30 2.55 S. Braintree, 6.38 W. Chatham, 6.33* 2.59* Quincy, 6.46 S. Chatham, 6.39 3.08 S. Harwich, 6.42* 3.13* So. Boston, Mondays and only.Saturdays Harwich Centre, 6.46* 3.19* Boston, 10.05 10.30 7.05 Mixed Train Harwich, 6.55 3.29 Boston, 10.05 7.05 WOODS HOLL BRANCH TRAINS.

Week-Days. * Will stop to leave Passengers, or when flagged. DOWN TRS. a.m. p.m. p.m. Trains will not stop where Time is not given. ) Boston, 8.15 3.30 4.15 (See Special Poster for Time of Vineyard and So. Boston, Nantucket Boats.) Quincy, J.R. Kendrick, Gen. Manager, Braintree, 8.37 Boston, Mass. So. Braintree, 8.42 3.54 C.H. Nye, Superintendent.

Brockton, 9.02 4.15 4.51 Hyannis, Mass. Bridgewater, 9.21 4.37 5.04 Geo. L. Connor, Gen’l Pass’r. Agent. Middleboro’, 9.37 4.55 5.19 Buzzards B., 10.29 5.40 6.00 Yarmouth Register Monument B., 10.33 6.04 19 October 1889 Wenaumet, 10.37 6.08 Pocasset, William Clary was the victim of the Onset railroad Cataumet, 10.43 6.14 accident of Sunday evening, having both legs severed N. Falmouth, 10.47 6.18 by the locomotive, expired at Wareham Monday W. Falmouth, 10.54 6.25 afternoon. He was about 40 years old, and was Falmouth, 11.02 6.33 proprietor of the Manomet House at Buzzard’s Bay. It is believed he was not in his right mind, and lay down Woods Holl, 11.10 6.40 upon the track and was struck by the dummy UP TRAINS. a.m. a.m. p.m. locomotive before it could be stopped.

Woods Holl, 7.20 4.00 A FATAL JUMP! Falmouth, 7.28 4.08 ————— W. Falmouth, 7.36 4.16 A CAPE JURYMAN DIES DURING HIS TERM OF SERVICE. ————— N. Falmouth, 7.42 4.24 Thomas Mayo, a well-known resident of Eastham, Cataumet, 7.45 4.27 who has been serving as juror at the October sitting of Pocasset, the Superior Court, died last Monday night from the Wenaumet, 7.50 4.33 effects of an accident received Thursday night Monument B’ch, 7.54 4.36 (continued on the next page) PAGE 18 Cape Rail Dispatch · October 2014 Barnstable Patriot 125 Years Ago 29 October 1889

(continued from the previous page) The Barnstable County Republican Rally at previous. He went down on the evening train, and did Sandwich. not notice that it had arrived at his home station, North The Barnstable County Republican Rally, held at the Eastham, until it had started up. He then leaped from Casino in Sandwich last Tuesday evening, was a grand the train and was thrown to the ground, which had success—in good speaking, in enthusiasm and in point of recently been mown and was covered with short numbers in attendance. Special trains were run from Chatham stubble, one blade of which penetrated his eye and and Woods Holl and way stations, and the Sagamore band from thence to his brain. He was rendered enlivened the occasion by its choicest strains... unconscious and continued so until his death occurred. South Wellfleet. Barnstable Patriot Mr. A. F. Paine’s horse, while standing at his store, 22 October 1889 became startled by the smoke from the freight engine, collided with the lamppost throwing Mr. Paine and his son Brief Locals. from the team, breaking one shaft and demolishing the The “Dude” train has been discontinued. lamp and globe. We are glad to learn that no one was hurt.

Republican County Mass Meeting at Barnstable Jottings. Sandwich. Mr. W. R. Sturges is getting braced for the Express The Republicans of Barnstable County will hold a business which he will enter into November 1st. He is grand Mass Meeting at the Casino in Sandwich this having a nice office fitted up near his residence, in which he (Tuesday) evening. Addresses will be made by Hon. will place a roll top desk and every convenience for doing J. Q. A. Brackett, Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, Hon. the work well and easily. He has a fine new express wagon, Frederick T. Greenhalge, Hon. C. S. Randall and Hon. and has engaged Mr. Geo. L. Bursley to have charge of the H. M. Knowlton. Special trains will be run to and from delivery business. Success to you, Mr. Sturges. the meeting, as follows: Hyannis Chips. An excursion train, stopping at all stations, will The flag-house near the R.R. crossing is being leave Chatham at 6.30 P.M., connecting at Yarmouth enlarged, which will add greatly to the convenience with train leaving Hyannis at 7.10 P.M. An extra train and comfort of the flagman, Capt. Wm. Baker. will also leave Cataumet at 7.10 P.M., stopping at way Mr. Melville Dodge returned home Friday from a trip to stations. Returning, leave Sandwich at 10.30 P.M., or New York in charge of the drawing room car King Phillip. after close of the rally. Tickets at excursion rates. A Mrs. Shell, an invalid, was taken from Wareham to Conductor Wm. Osborn and wife have gone to New York by this car, accompanied by Dr. Sawyer. Washington, D.C., on a short trip of pleasure. We hope the genial Conductor will enjoy every moment of Yarmouth and Yarmouth Port. his brief respite from business. Mr. T. Winthrop Swift, having finished his probationary term of six months, and passed satisfactory William Clary, proprietor of the Manomet House at examinations, has received his permanent appointment Buzzard’s Bay, was run over by a dummy engine at as Railway Postal Clerk, between Boston and Wellfleet. Onset Saturday night, both legs being crushed so that amputation was necessary. He died Monday night. Chatham Monitor Waquoit. 29 October 1889

Arrivals at the Tobey House, Mr. and Mrs. Tyndall, CHATHAM. with the surveyors for the new railroad, which we Quite a number of the Chatham politicians went to hope will be carried through... Sandwich on the excursion train last Tuesday evening to attend the Republican Mass Meeting at that place. Chatham Monitor One of the new experiences for the Chatham people 22 October 1889 by reason of the railroad is to go to Sandwich to spend CHATHAM. the evening starting at half past six, listening to Judge Edgar J. Sherman, who presided at the late lectures, and returning again at bed time. court in Barnstable, was formerly a teacher in There was a carload of cranberries loading up at the Granville Seminary, Chatham, and boarded at Mr. depot on Monday from various growers for Messrs. A. Ziba Nickerson’s. The seminary was afterward Ryder & Co., Chicago. converted into a house, and is now occupied by Mr. Sandwich. O’Neil, the railroad conductor. Judge Harris, to whom the matter of awarding Mrs. K.R. Howes and Mrs. Franklin Smith went to damages in the case of Uno H. Hillman vs. the O.C.R.R. Boston on the Saturday morning train and transacted a Co. was referred, has brought in a verdict in favor of the full day's business and returned in the evening. plaintiff for $10,000. — from the files of Bill Reidy.

Cape Rail Dispatch · October 2014 PAGE 19

ABOVE: Dick Boberg and Carl Harrison performed some repairs on the recently donated baggage cart on

September 13th. — photo by John Greene.

BELOW: September 13th, 2014 marked an important anniversary — 50 years since the last New Haven Railroad regularly scheduled passenger train ran on the Cape. Your editor should have highlighted the date in the September issue better. John Greene sent an email, noting our BBQ Social was held on the anniversary, and “Train #107 (The Neptune) departed Hyannis at 5:30 PM and made a stop at West Barnstable at 5:46. As best I can find out, it was partly cloudy and 55 degrees on that day.” So far your editor hasn’t found any photos from that last day, but you can find photos on line from the weekend before at http://godfatherrails.com/photos/pbt.asp?trip=183

— Summer 1964 Cape Cod timetables from the Bill Reidy collection. Route 6A West Route 6A East Sandwich Barnstable 6A

West Barnstable Train Station North COME JOIN US!! Lombard Ave. West Barnstable Monthly meetings of the Cape Cod Chapter, Community National Railway Historical Society, are held Building October through April at the West Barnstable Community Building, 149 2377 Meetinghouse Way (Route 149) US Route 6 West Mid-Cape Highway in West Barnstable village. Sagamore Bridge

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West Barnstable Train Station now open Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17th through October 25th The Cape Cod Central Shoreline Excursion Train departs our depot 11.55 a.m. and 2.55 p.m. Saturdays.

Purchase tickets at our depot. Schedule/availability subject to change without notice by the Cape Cod Central.

Chapter Monthly Meeting, West Barnstable Community Building Tuesday, October 14th 7 p.m. The meeting will be in the small room. STOMPERTALES EXPLOITSOFSTOMPERINTHEPERSUITOFWORLDPEACEANDSAVING CHROMEHUBCAPS HistoryandtruthfulexploitsofthefamousSTOMPER 3a STOMPER tales Thu Jul 4, 2013 7:40 am (PDT) . Posted by: "clem clement" homemadetrain In the middle east, there is a cave in the side of a mountain guarded by a 2000 year old crusader left behind from the campaign. He was told they would soon be back to get him. STOMPER returned for him in a '39 Ford pickup that had its fenders removed with lake style headers on it. The noise from the vehicle reverberating through the approach valley startled the crusader so much so that he dashed back into the cave and sealed it permanently with a 200 hundred ton boulder. STOMPER escaped. It is rumored that the crusader has not run out of breathable air yet and he spends his time polishing the aluminum intakes and heads on the engine. Stay tuned...

Clem

Reply to sender . Reply to group . Reply via Web Post . All Messages (2) . Top ^ 3b STOMPER tales Thu Jul 4, 2013 3:07 pm (PDT) . Posted by: "Chuck Campbell" rupert.campbell < In the middle east, there is a cave in the side of a mountain guarded by a 2000 year old crusader left behind from the campaign. He was told they would soon be back to get him. STOMPER returned for him in a '39 Ford pickup that had its fenders removed with lake style headers on it. The noise from the vehicle reverberating through the approach valley startled the crusader so much so that he dashed back into the cave and sealed it permanently with a 200 hundred ton boulder. STOMPER escaped. It is rumored that the crusader has not run out of breathable air yet and he spends his time polishing the aluminum intakes and heads on the engine. Stay tuned... >

There was a word from a land not far away and not too far in the past.

Late one evening, on a ready track, an engine with many a mile under his wheels was made ready for the next day. Unknown to everyone in the yard that evening, a corporate decision had been made that would effect the future for all those asleep around him. The word "dieselization" had been whispered about but no one had a notion of total consequences or the timeframe this may happen.

The scuttlebutt was that when it happened, the oldest steam engines would be the first to go to the wrecker for scrapping. This troubled his longtime engineer and fireman. They were rather fond of this particular engine and had many a conversation about its fate as well as their own. He caught their drift and remembered the turnout past the water tower were broken Engines and rolling stock would would be push down - never to return again. He had heard the occasional boom, the smell of metal meeting the torch and the scream of another soul being hacked to pieces. He listen to all they said an pondered as well. He began to kick around an idea or two of his own.

His fireman had always had the hostellers fill his water tank and keep a good supply of coal in his bunker after a run was completed. The warmth of a banked fire had always been a comfort, especially on chilly nights. His boiler pipes were kept clean of excessive soot and his drivers were always well oiled, his steam chest had no scale and his firebox was free of clinkers. He had often slept secure in his good fortune and happy life.

The quite of the evening was broken when the night clerk shouted to the watchman that a important message had just came in. A new DIESEL Engine would arrive in the yard. Tomorrow morning!

The next day, the yard was all abuzz with the news. By the time this new MONSTER pulled in, some were excited and some were sadden. Life was about to change and not always for the better. The old Engineer and his Fireman, friend and partner, climbed aboard with somber looks and heavy hearts. Today's run maybe one the last for this trio, if not, it would be soon.

WHAT? Retired! SCRAPPED is a nasty word!

He was not ready to accept this turn of events! He had a plan. Tonight when he was serviced and parked, he would make his move. He had always enjoyed the shinning of the full moon as he recalled the trip of the day. Tonight's New Moon and the blackness all around fit the somber mood of all the old timers೦.G As he started to roll, shhhh.. shhhh... he steamed as others who question what he was up to.G G I am WRECK LESS೦ and I will survive!!!G G STOMPER೦ beware!G G There just may be a time to decide if it's Friend or Foe೦. We'll just have to see......

Rupert

Every time we have a voltage dip here in SE MI I know that Stomper is accelerating down the tracks. It was realy bad when Stomper made a visit to Minnesota and set a world record by pulling 500 loaded ore cars at 70 MPH.

Best regards,

Frank Corley 3 STOMPER Saves the World! Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:11 am (PST) . Posted by: "Don Conard" ddclacrosse All of the esoteric mumbo-jumbo that Clem referred to had the fortunate effect of recycling the Mayan calendar to its beginning, thus saving the world for railroaders everywhere€ ¦ so we can€ ¦ continue€ ¦ our various hobby interests for the next several thousand years!€ ¦ Thanks, Clem, for risking your safety and sanity ??? for the rest of us by being Stomper's caretaker.€ ¦ We are all grateful. € ¦ Don Conard

Reply to sender . Reply to group . Reply via Web Post . All Clem Clement, a frequent table holder at our Meets brought his famous locomotives to the Meet. Shown below is the famous STOMPER that has been featured in many stories in the TTSTOMPER was born out of Thunder back in the days of yore (Remember yore: Pre York and chrome hubcaps). Sadly the explosive energy released at STOMPER’s birth wiped out any and all memories or artifacts of Thunder ML. Clem claims that STOMPER came to live with the late Dick Trickel, famous airplane pilot, friend of many and caster of soft metal parts for many of our tired trains. Dick did not create STOMPER. After his passing his son Eric Trickel felt that Clem needed to be STOMPER’s next Keeper. He is so honored to do that.

In addition, Clem brought another locomotive that has been said to be STOMPER’S challenger. This locomotive is shown bellow and is called the JUNKS. (The Juxtapositional Unstabilizing Nucleear Kart System) made a special appearance at the meet. There was some angst about the huge Electro Magnetic Pulse (EMP) from the locos, even tho they were not fired up. Dr. Z snapped some photos as they were still and not blinding the cameras with spurious emissions. Look for further news about the upcoming blood challenge by JUNKS

(EMPcausedcamelstocreateyakdungorwasitYakwhocreatedcamelchips orwasitBuffaloor...thoseemailsbelowofthingsthatneedforwarding concerningtruthsaboutSTOMPER’sfailureareherebydeclarednoncompass fuggasminimusspoooh...Sosayeththetome.) STOMPERSRACINRULES RULE#1:STOMPERWINS RULE#2:SEERULEONE RULE#3:ͲBUTIF...AIN’TNOBUTIF’s Asyouwillseebythepreludetomyfactualstory,theworldisnotreadyforthetruths aboutSTOMPER... STOMPERwasbornoutofThunderbackinthedaysofyore(Rememberyore:PreYork andchromehubcaps).SadlytheexplosiveenergyreleasedatSTOMPER’sbirthwiped outanyandallmemoriesorartifactsofThunder.ItissaidthatThunderwas.... STOMPERcametolivewiththelateDickTrickel,famousairplanepilot,friendofmany andcasterofsoftmetalpartsformanyofourtiredtrains.DickdidnotcreateSTOMPER. AfterhispassinghissonEricTrickelfeltIneededtobeSTOMPER’snextKeeper.Iamso honored.Thusendeththefactualpartofthistreatise... FLASHNEWS Postedby:"clemclement"SunApr22,20126:49am(PDT) STOMPERchangesworldpolaritycausingfirestorm.EdBeaverhastheproofin hispossessionofanotherwondercreatedbySTOMPER. Factsman:Justthefacts:“IfiredupSTOMPERforhisThursdayrunatEd Beaver’ssuperlayoutintheWhiteHallatYork.STOMPERblasteddownthe straightwaybeyondcontrolandenteredtheforestEdhadnicelysetupatthe farcurve.STRIKE!STOMPERdetrackedandwipedouttheentireforest blockingtheouterloopwiththedebris.Ourvaststafftookhourstoclearthe lumberoutatherightofͲway.AfterretrievingSTOMPERandrepairingthe scene,STOMPERwassentonareversecourse.Atthefarsideofthehuge layouthecreatedsparksaflyin.TheTrannymoanedandthehalllights dimmed.Threetimesonthenextlooparoundsthesamesituationoccurred. IntenseinͲdepthfarreachingstudybyourhalfͲvaststaffdeterminedthat STOMPERhasreversedthepolarityoftheinnertrackcausingantigravity forcestolevitatethetrack.Themassiveenergyfluxandforceconflictions causedavisibleburnholeinourlandscape.Thereistalkofsendingthe evidencetotheSmithsonian. FeartheSTOMPER Clem FromEdBeaver,abelieverinSTOMPER’spowers: ELECTRICAL ThefourthstepofaTableTopLayoutsetupistheelectricalconnectionandcheckout. Moderntrackwithgoodelectricalconnections(becauseoftheabsenceofagedmetal surfaces and corrosion) is suggested for best performance.For Configuration 1 with goodelectricalconnectionsthroughthemoderntrack,asinglefeedto theloopsufficed. Forconfiguration2and3,asecondfeedattheoppositeelectricalendoftheloophelps avoidvoltagedrops.ConnectionstothetrackcanbemadewiththeelectricalclipͲons.A moredurableelectricalconnectionisaspadeconnectorinsertedintotheundersideof eachrail(useathinbladescrewdriverandneedlenosepliers).Number18speakerwire is a low cost wiring harness which often has separate color wires for identifying the commonandpowercircuits. A single, modern or rehabilitated, multi-circuit 250 watt transformer is suggested to avoid phasing issues. If multiple transformers are used, one IMPORTANT issue is to use the same type of transformers having a common phasing. This means that there are zero volts (no spark) between each transformer’s common circuit. When the same type of transformers are used, modern 120V polarized or 3-prong plugs will automatically assure that the transformers are phased together. Older 120V 2-prong plugs may need to have one or more 120V plugs reversed in the sockets. Failure to properly phase the transformers can put a sizable voltage between the commons. If there are metal table frames or edges in contact with the track through the covering sheets, there can be a cross feed between the circuits. At the York April 2012 show, we had sparking when one of Clem Clement’s heavy engines (Stomper – who else?) closed the table-frame-to-ties circuit between two improperly phased transformers. The evidence was a black mark on the sheet at the location of the spark. Postedby:"clemclement“FriMay25,201210:59am(PDT) HistoryandtruthfulexploitsofthefamousSTOMPER

I have been asked to assemble the truths and only the facts, man, about the famous STOMPER. No truth stretchin or road apples allowed.... Anyone having such pristine info please pass it along. I dunno if one PC is capable of containing the facts about STOMPER due to radiation and antigravity effects...Clem Clement

15a.STOMPERisdead;longliveSTOMPERPostedby:"jlechner2001"MonJan25, 20104:31pm(PST) STEAMTRIUMPHSOVERELECTRIC Dateline:Sunday,January24,20109:30AM(EST) Chantilly,VirginiaͲ TensofthousandsofvisitorsfiledpasttheStandardGaugeModuleAssociation display,unawareofthedramaticupsetthathadtranspiredjustmomentsearlier. Foryears,STOMPERhasbeenaregularattractionatgatheringsofelectrictrain aficionados.HispineͲgreenbodyismadeofsteelarmorplate,piecedtogetherwith machinescrews.HisdelicatebrazingͲrodpilotremindsoneofanoldͲtimesteam locomotive,butfournauticalͲstyleportholesgivehimaformidableappearancenot unliketheUSSMonitor.Oversizebrassdriversandmassivegearssuggestheis capableofgreatspeeds. In1919,theChicago,Milwaukee,St.Paul&PacificRailwaytookdeliveroffive massiveEPͲ2electriclocomotives.Dubbed"biͲpolars",MilwaukeeRoadintendedto usethemtohaulpassengertrainsthroughitselectrifieddivisionbetweenOthelloand Tacoma,Washington.Inapublicitystunttocallattentiontoits$250million electrificationproject,therailroadstagedpullingcontestsbetweenanEPͲ2anda steamlocomotive.Theelectricalwayswon,draggingthesteamerbackwardsbyits tender. CarryingonadecadesͲoldtradition,STOMPER'sownerClemClementhasissued challengestoany2Ͳ1/8"gaugemotivepowerthatdarestakeonthechampion. Earlierthismorning,STOMPERhandilydefeatedaLionel#5.Thelittle0Ͳ4Ͳ0putupa bravefight,butsoonsuccumbedtoameltedarmature. Thenabrave4Ͳ4Ͳ0named#1132steppeduptotheline,anintrepidDavidfacingoff againstaformidableGoliath.Theplucky#1132wasbuiltin1922bytheIVESworksof BridgeportCT.TheLittleEngineThatCouldcarefullybackedhertenderandlocked couplerswithSTOMPER.Betswereplaced;fingerswerecrossed;20voltsACwere appliedtothetrack.STOMPER'sgreatbrasswheelsspunfuriouslybutthelittle steamerslowlydraggedhimbackwardstodefeat:once,twice,threetimes. AvanquishedSTOMPERroundeda90Ͳdegreecurveandfledthebattlescene. Eyewitnessesclaimedthattheretreatingelectricreachedspeedsinexcessof85scale milesperhouronSGMA'sfortyͲfootstraightaway. AllofwhichprovesthatHarryCandeeIveswasrightaboutthesuperiorityofdieͲcast locomotivesoversheetmetal. JosephLechner TTMLrovingreporter http://youtu.be/v1tMTOugAFA Hi everyone. Here is a youtube video on stomper. He has already met his match. Take care chuck,

9b.HistoryandtruthfulexploitsofthefamousSTOMPER Postedby:Joseph.LechnerFriMay25,201211:09am(PDT) NobiographyofSTOMPERwouldbecompletewithoutthisunretouchedphoto ofSTOMPERbeingdraggedarseͲbackwardsbyawheezingoldLionel#5.Taken ontheSGMAlayoutatWorld'sGreatestHobbyonTour,ChantillyVA,January 2010.LloydWisnerwasthereandcancorroboratethestory. JosephLechner http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toytrains/photos/album/67020861/pic/145870 6889/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc

9c.HistoryandtruthfulexploitsofthefamousSTOMPER Postedby:"LloydWisner"FriMay25,20122:13pm(PDT) RightasrainDr.Joe!! I"seen"itwithmyowneyes.Infact,thereisvisualproofsomewhereinallthe videotakenatChantilly.SorryClem. Lloyd 9d.HistoryandtruthfulexploitsofthefamousSTOMPER Postedby:"LloydWisner"FriMay25,20124:46pm(PDT) AlthoughIsawStompergetwhippedthatday,I'msurethereasonwasSun SpotsoraRuskiesatelliteinterferedwiththeStomper'selectronicsuperiority atthatinstant.IwouldcautioneveryonetofeartheStomper!! Lloyd HistoryandtruthfulexploitsofthefamousSTOMPER Postedby:"FrankMonMay28,20125:42pm(PDT) ͲͲͲIn[email protected],"Joseph"wrote: theEMPfromSTOMPERcloudsmen'sminds.Hisexhaustisacloudof universallysolventgascompoundandyouknowhowhardthatstuffisto contain.>> yeah,Clem,it'sozone.Powerfulstuff.He'demitlessofitifyoustopusing thosepreͲwar24Ͳvoltpowersupplies. JosephLechner IwishyouguysoutEastwouldquitplayingaroundwithStomper. HeiscausingmajorvoltagedropsallthewayoverhereinMichigan. AfriendofminewhoworksforDetroitEdisonsayshisemployerispreparinga majorlawsuitagainstStomperandhishandlers. AlllocalTVandradiostationswentofftheairlastnightfrom7Ͳ10PMwhichI assumecorrespondstothetimeStomperwasrunning. CellphoneandwiͲfiwasalsodown. Someofthemoreradicallocalcitizenshavepurchasedalltheavailabletar, feathersandpitchforksandaretravelingeastonanancientGreyhoundbus lookingforStomper. Regards,FrankCorley(justinfun) 4b.HistoryandtruthfulexploitsofthefamousSTOMPER Postedby:"clemclement"MonMay28,20125:45pm(PDT) Dr.Joe, AspostedinWikipedia:"Ozoneisapalebluegas,slightlysolubleinwaterand muchmoresolubleininertnonͲpolarsolventssuchascarbontetrachlorideor fluorocarbons,whereitformsabluesolution.At161K(Ͳ112deg.C),it condensestoformadarkblueliquid.Itisdangeroustoallowthisliquidto warmtoitsboilingpoint,becausebothconcentratedgaseousozoneandliquid ozonecandetonate.Attemperaturesbelow80K(Ͳ193deg.C),itformsa violetͲblacksolid.[5] Mostpeoplecandetectabout0.01ʅmol/molofozoneinairwhereithasavery specificsharpodorsomewhatresemblingchlorinebleach.Exposureof0.1to1 ʅmol/molproducesheadaches,burningeyes,andirritationtotherespiratory passages.[6]Evenlowconcentrationsofozoneinairareverydestructiveto organicmaterialssuchaslatex,plastics,andanimallungtissue. Ozoneisdiamagnetic,whichmeansthatitselectronsareallpaired.Incontrast, O2isparamagnetic,containingtwounpairedelectrons. ...Thecommutatorofthemotorcreatessparkswhichinturnproduceozone. ...Industrially,ozoneisusedto: a..Disinfectlaundryinhospitals,foodfactories,carehomesetc.;[53] b..Disinfectwaterinplaceofchlorine[6] c..Deodorizeairandobjects,suchasafterafire.Thisprocessisextensively usedinfabricrestoration d..Killbacteriaonfoodoroncontactsurfaces;[54] e..Sanitizeswimmingpoolsandspas f..Killinsectsinstoredgrain[55] g..Scrubyeastandmoldsporesfromtheairinfoodprocessingplants; h..Washfreshfruitsandvegetablestokillyeast,moldandbacteria;[54] i..Chemicallyattackcontaminantsinwater(iron,arsenic,hydrogensulfide, nitrites,andcomplexorganicslumpedtogetheras"colour"); j..Provideanaidtoflocculation(agglomerationofmolecules,whichaidsin filtration,wheretheironandarsenicareremoved); k..Manufacturechemicalcompoundsviachemicalsynthesis[56] l..Cleanandbleachfabrics(theformeruseisutilizedinfabricrestoration;the latteruseispatented);[citationneeded] m..Assistinprocessingplasticstoallowadhesionofinks; n..Agerubbersamplestodeterminetheusefullifeofabatchofrubber; o..EradicatewaterborneparasitessuchasGiardialambliaand Cryptosporidiuminsurfacewatertreatmentplants.” TheaboveistheexactmissionofSTOMPER.Whattheydidnotreportisthat analchemistfriendofmine,usinghisselfinventedoxodefinitatormochine, foundthatSTOMPER'sexhaustincludedOͲ58radicals. ThesearemopowerfulthantriͲpowerona‘58Chivvy. Clem

FromtheofficialreportoftheSGMAmeetingattheNTTM,August6,2011:“Lateronwe ransometrainsontheSTGlayout.Thetrolleylookedgoodinaction.STOMPERdida fewlapsterrorizingtheneighborhood.STOMPERdidafewburnoutsjustforshowing off.Bluearcsnearlyblindedus...Iunderstandthemoonblinked...” FromtheofficialreportoftheSGMArunattheWGHTinEdisonNJ,February,2011 “STOMPERwasathisusualanticsagain.WhenheheardhewasgoingtoJerseyhe rearedupandhoppedhiscageallabout.Hewasthenchainedtoafireplug,butpulledit outatheground.Iheardfromavillageseveralmilesawaythattheirwaterpipeshad movedtowardmyhome...WesetSTOMPERonourlayoutinEdisonandheseemed happy.Thistimehehadaconsistof3uuuuglypaxcarstomind.Thisgavehimsome leadershipduties.ThesecarsareratherlongmadeupbyjoiningtwoLionel#35’s togetherfortwocarsandthetailcarisamerged#35and#36.OnSaturdayhegotsome runswithhisbroodandmindedwell.Igavehimsomeextraampsandhedidsomeburns buthewasnotshowingoffashehadhischargesintow.Hedidnotgetanybackward burnslides.(ThisisgoodasthetimeinBaltimorewherehedidsixbackwardburns causedtheharbortooscillateagainstthemoontidesandwaterinsinkdrainstocircle clockwise.)TheSGMAerspresentthoughtSTOMPER’sconsistwasfittingand appropriate.Ratheruglysetup,butSTOMPERispleasedwiththetaskoftheirprotection. ThusSTOMPERallowed:evenencouragedthegrandrecordattemptonSunday. PleaseseeJimKelly’sTinPlateTimeseditionhttp://www.tinplatetimes.comforhis reportandvideo’sofouractivities. Sunday,whenSTOMPERheardthataworldrecordwastobeattemptedandhewasnot tobeinvolved,hecreatedahugeEMPwave.Kaddaficalledcomplainingthathelost powerinLibyaandcouldnotholdanightconferencetorantandraveabouthis nuttiness.STOMPERwasgivenextraruntimeplusfedsomeextrahorseshoenailsto calmhimdown.ThereasonNJhadbadweatherwasbecauseSTOMPERreversedthe directionoftheearthwhilehewasrunning.Heshouldreallycutdownonthat,Mother Natureisnothappy! Sunday,Feb.27willgodowninhistoryasthedaywesetyetanotherWorldRecordfor standardgaugeops.MembersoftheSGMA(StandardGaugeModuleAssociation)setup modulesattheWGHT(World’sGreatestHobbyonTour)showattheRaritanConference CenterinEdison,NJ.Weassembledandsuccessfullyoperatedastandardgaugecoal trainusingFiftyͲfiveoriginalLionel#116Dumpersanda117caboose.Thetrainwas poweredbya408e.Someofthecrowdofover30,000visitorscheeredatthisstunning achievement.Certificationoftherecordwasmadebythecertified,bonifiedandcodified onͲsitewitnessinhisofficalnessChuckLindvig,towhichhisspecialapprovalcodewas affixedtotheofficialrecordeddocumentwhichwillberetainedintheSGMAlibraryfor posterity.Undaunted,themembersinvolvedhighͲfivedeachotherandimmediately challengedthatthisnewrecordmustbebroken(Theoldrecordwas51cars.) SeveralattemptsattheworldrecordweretriedonSaturday,Feb26.StraightͲlining failuresoccurredaswellasastrangealterationoftheEarth’sfluxdensityatonepoint. Theteamtriedconsistsof20,then30andthen40cars.Somecouplerproblemsoccurred andseveralofthecarshadthehipͲpityͲhops.Thesecars,thathadnotrolledinmany years,wereremovedfromtheactionandsenttotheSGMAshops(Readfixittable)for repairandreturntothefrayonSunday.Wefounda116withonehighbolstered–truck. Wedon’tknowasyetwhatthetruckoriginallycamefrom,butthehighbolsterallowed levelcollectionbetweenthe116couplerandthehigher408ecoupler.Thatcarwas partialthekeytoourlatersuccesses,asitprovidedabetterpullangle.Otherproblems includedcouplerbreakͲalways,bentcouplers,absenceofaxleshims,etc.Feedbackfrom theWorldScientificLabMonitoringCenterindicatedthefluxamalgamoriginalverynear ourlocation.FurtherindepthresearchfoundthatSTOMPERwasparkednearthetrack andpitchedafitaboutnotbeinginontheaction.TheEMPfromSTOMPERcaused repulsionofthe116’sfromtheirbondingwitheachotherandthesteelrails.STOMPER wasgivenextraruntimebothSaturdayandSundayplusfedsomeextrahorseshoenails tocalmhimdown.STOMPERnowhasa3carconsistthathemusthaulaboutaswellas protect.ThesecarsareratherlongmadeupbyjoiningtwoLionel#35’stogetherfortwo carsandthetailcarisamerged#35and#36.RatheruglysetupbutSTOMPERispleased withthetaskoftheirprotection.ThusSTOMPERallowed—evenencouragedthegrand recordattemptonSundayafternoon.” >From:KenFischerSent:Friday,February05,20109:48AM >Subject:RE:[standg]Clem`sstomper > >RadiationseemstohaveerasedallthesoloStompervideofrommycamera, >butIdohaveafewsecondsofhimflyingaroundthetrackwiththeGreen >Diamond.Thelongtrainmusthavebeenabsorbingallthatradiation.There >isalsosomeshotsoftheToonervilleTrolleywhippingaroundthesmall >loop... >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G69hvnMxjU >Oh,andIhadtoslowdownthevideoto1/2speedforthefirstsegment >becausetheStomper/GreenDiamondshotwastoohardtoseegiventhespeed >ofthose2trains.Sorryfordistortingreality,buttheyjustmovedtoo >fast.Ken. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgRl9i_mtCI IheartheoverheadspycameraswerefriedbytheintensityoftheBravoSierra radiation.Clem >Uhhh,Ihatetomentionit,butthefinalscorefromtheDullesshowwasIVES 1/Stomper0! >Rematch,anyone? >Jon From:clemclement >Subject:[standg]Megaflashnews >Date:Monday,February1,2010,8:53AM >ReportsarecomingfromtheouterworldintotheSTOMPERcavethatPlutohas returnedtoherproperorbit.Encryptedsignalflagmessageshaveconfirmedthata broadͲbandstreamofantiͲmatterparticlesemittingformtheEarthlocationnear Washington,DCcausedPlutolosegriponherorbitandspiralcounterclockwisetoa positionverticaltoheroldpositionby12384792387427893.8km.Butnowalliswell again.Filmateleven. Clem,justbackfrom5daysinWestVirginia 10a.(Dearreader:Youwillnotemessagesareoutoforder.Reason:STOMPERdon’t allownonumericalordering.Sortitouryerself,hesez) World'sGreatestHobbyonTour Postedby:"jlechner2001"MonJan25,201011:25am(PST) KentAndersongenerouslyofferedtosharearidetoChantillyVA,sowetwoOhioans joinedanestimated30,000personswhotookinthelatestWGHshowatDullesExpo Center. StandardGaugeModuleAssociationandtheNationalCapitalTrackersreallyoutdid themselveswithgiantoperatinglayouts.WhatathrilltoseemassiveallͲsteeltoys operatinginnearͲprototypefashion.Icounteda52ͲcarStandardgaugefreighttrain operatingwithaCommodoreVanderbiltHudsononthefrontanda408EelectricmidͲ trainhelper.EventhoughSGMAhadsomesixtyͲfootstraightaways,youcouldneversee thistraininitsentirety.Then,onaparalleltrackcomesaLionelHiawathawithnoless thanELEVENnearͲscaleͲlengthpassengercarsmakingatrainoverthirtyfeetlong.All theactionmadethisbabyboomerfeelhewasborntwodecadestoolate. NCTalsodelightedcrowdsbyoperatingprototypeͲlengthtrainsthroughagargantuan mazeoftrackage.AnABAlashupofE'sinclassicB&Oliverybarreledthroughbridgesat scale80mphwithalongtrainofscaleͲlengthstreamlinedcars.Nearby,aChallenger articulatedlaboredupgradewithalongcoaldrag.Greatvolumesofsmokebelched fromboth.ThisMondaymorningIamfacingaseriouscaseofsmokeͲfluidwithdrawal syndrome. AnumberofmanufacturersincludingAtlas,Bachmann,AthearnandMTHshowedtheir warestothepublic,butinmyviewtherealstaroftheshowwasLIONEL.Manyofus havecommentedabouttheLion'snearͲstaticdisplaysatrecentTCAfunctions.In contrast,theLionelboothatDulleswasabeehiveofactivitywithnolessthanTWENTY FIVEtrainsinactionatalltimes.AtleastfiveofthesewereonlowͲleveltableswith controlsplacedwithineasyreachofpreschoolers.Kidswereactuallyencouragedto play.Thesearethefutureofthehobby. TCA'sboothwasneartheentranceonthecenteraisle.A4x8layoutbyDanDanielson drewlotsofkidstowatchracingtrainsandtrolleysandpushbuttonstoactivate accessories.Pres.Clemsaidthatthestaffsignedup20to30newmembersonSaturday alone.Thefirstonetojoinwenthomewithanautographed"ElectricTrainsisa collectivenoun"printbyyourstruly. IwishIknewthenameofthegentlemanwhospreadoutaverylarge072layouton greenindoorͲoutdoorcarpetandoperatedseverallongPRRͲprototypetrainsatfloor level.Icringedastoddlersandstrollersgotwithininchesofhis$1500Duplex,buthe didn'tseemtheleastbitperturbed. AhighlightformewasmeetingMichaelBroggie,whosedadRogerwasacloseassociate ofWaltDisneyandhadalocomotiveatWDWnamedafterhim.Michaelgaveariveting 45ͲminutepresentationaboutWaltDisney'sloveoftrains,whichbeganwhilegrowing upinaMissouritownontheATSFmainline.RogerhelpedbuildWalt'sbackyardlive steamrailroad.AttheDullesWGHshow,BachmannhadjustpresentedMichaelwitha customͲdecoratedtrainfeaturingitsGgauge4Ͳ6Ͳ0andoldtimefreightcars.Theloco andtenderwerepaintedtomatchtherealsteamtrainsatDisneyWorld.Thecarswere letteredforCarolwoodPacific,Walt'sbackyardrailroad.ADonaldDuckanimated cartoontitled"OutofScale"(1952)wasquiteobviouslyinspiredbytheCarolwood Pacific. AprivilegedhandfulofuswereinvitedtotheClementhomeinnearbyFairfaxVA.After adeliciousdinnerofbakedVirginia(whereelse?)hamandbarbecuedbeans,we climbedthestairstoClem'sloftwhereweogledhismassivecollectionofStandard gauge,viewedanimposingaccumulationofShelltankcars,andtriedourbestto identifyaplethoraofbasementͲbuilttrainsbyanonymousmakers. Thankstoallwhohadapartinthisverysuccessfulhobbypromotion JosephLechner 9b.STOMPERisdead;longliveSTOMPER Postedby:"jlechner2001"WedJan27,20102:35pm(PST) <> NosteroidswerebeingusedattheDullesExpoCenter.However,the photographerwasslightlygiddyduetolargequantitiesofsmokefluidfumes emanatingfromtheOgaugeNationalCapitalTrackerslayout. #1132wasnothighonsmokefluid,sinceIVESlocosdonotsmoke. JosephLechner 9c.STOMPERisdead;longliveSTOMPER Postedby:dbuttsWedJan27,20103:36pm(PST) IwouldnotsayStomperisdead;farfromit!Hehasplentyofpower,asnoted duringthecontest.Hejustneedsmoreadhesion.Twentyorsopoundsoflead oughttodoit.ComeonClem,giveitashot!Militarymendon'tgiveup,they formulateanewstrategy! DougButts Wonderfullybodacioustime.Allthepeopleintheworldwerethere.Backupsfor miles.Ihadsomuchfun.Weranadoubleheadedsetof42'sandaflyerset.I triedtoflyformationwithaHiawatha.GreatchallengeandIstinkatit.STOMPER tookaturnonthehiironsucking6000wattsoutathewall.Golly,theairport calledthattherewasnoliftintheairnearby.TheOgaugelayoutquitasallthe R/Fintheairwasgone.GPSsaidleftturnhere...SenatorJohnWarnerstopped bytheTCAboothtotalktrains.Andsomanykidspushedbuttonsonthenew TrainlayoutDanDanielsonmadethisweek.Somanylayoutsrunningandso manyfolkstalkingtrainsandhavingagoodtime.Andwegottagobackanddoit againtomorrow.Clem STOMPERisdead;longliveSTOMPER Postedby:"ronMorrisTueJan26,201012:11pm(PST) Joseph, The1132washadaCastIronbodynotadiecastone. RonM http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toytrains/photos/album/67020861/pic/list?mo de=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&dir=asc

15b.STOMPERisdead;longliveSTOMPER

Postedby:KatieElgarMonJan25,20106:19pm(PST) Wow,sosorrytohearaboutSTOMPER! CanStomper'segobeputtogetheragainandlivetoraceagain??? KatieElgar

(Iforgottotellyou,youneedtoshieldyourcameraSTOMPERisbuiltofwith themetalUnobtanium,coatedwithacinteredlayerofchocolate) Clem From:KenFischer Sent:Friday,February05,201011:33AM Thecameraseemstobefine,butthereisalargegapinthetape,andonlya fleetingglimpseofStomper.VideowillbeonYouTubeinafewhours.Either RoseMaryWoodsgotaholdofmytape,orradiationfromStompererased footage. ken STOMPERcontinueshismagicaleffortsforgoodnessandcheer.Storiescontinue toflowintohiscave.Hissupremegoalishappinessandmotivationforalltobe betterandbehappyandhavefun. IhadacalltheotherdayfromaguyworryingaboutEMP.EMPwas/isagreat fearforallourelectricstuffifanunfriendlypopsaNucnearby.EMPor ElectromagneticPulsehasbeenstudiedformanyyearsandsomeofourmilitary commo,etc.arewellprotected.Thecurrentfearisthatourautoswillstopand ourcomputerswillfry.Itoldtheguynottoworry;STOMPER’scounterͲfuzz shieldwillprotectusall...(IFIexplainedthetechnologyofhissystem,I’dhave toforceyoutolistento3hoursofpoliticalads...) Fromtheabovestatementsoffactandconjectureandstraighttalkingcowflop, you,thereadercangetafeelofSTOMPERandhiseffortsatWorldpeace.As soonasheisdone,hewilltakeonthechallengeofsavingChromehubcapsas well.Staytuned...FeartheSTOMPER Clem SUPERFLASHNEWS.STOMPERHASBEENASKEDBYTHEGALAXYCOUNCILTO GETPLUTOBACKNAMEDAPLANET.HOWDARETHEYTAKEAWAYOURPLUTO, DISNEYORPLANET... (NotethecykodeliberatorsonSTOMPERareengagedinsuchafashionto allowonlyttmlmemberstotouchhimwithoutsubduralsnoozification.) STOMPERlayonhisside,turbot'sheaving,shieldswithaperturesinseveralof thespectrumsofdefense,statichydrochargerslimpandradianceringsdown. StompingtheArceions,movingSaturn'sringsbackintopositionsandcreating thefirstGreenHole,plushisworkonthe“God–particle”,hadhimdownonhis horizontalthrusters.Theinfinityofspacewouldahelditscompositebreathsif suchexisted...EntertheMarkster,ElFixo.STOMPERfelthisauroraandknew himtobefriendlyandtrue.STOMPER’sabstainclampswereremovedandlight pouredintohisinnardsforthefirsttimesincehewascreated.Hehasnever shownhisinnardsbefore.TheElFixoquicklyanddeftlylaidhandson STOMPERandpsyco–reasonedwiththeintricatepulsationsparts,knownto butsolittlefew.Gollytherewaselectricityintheairduringthisdelicate operation.Eventhebabywrensoutsidefeltthepower.Staytunedformore... Saturday,September22,201212:50PMSubject:STOMPERChallenge STOPtheWorld!!.STOMPERhasreceivedaBLOODchallenge.Preparationsare beginningforthegreatevent.Warning:Secureyourawnings,putawayyourRC airplanesandyourinͲcountryRPV's.Tiedownyourbrickoutdoorfireplaces.Keptyour elephantsinsideandanchoryourBuicks.Thereisaquestionaboutwhetherornotthe surfacetensionoftheoceanwillremainconstant,thusyasbettergroundyeryachtsas well.Webelievegravitywillremainconstant+Ͳ2Db. ThewooooseeyOGaugechallengeristheJuxtapositionalUnstabilizingNucleearKart System(JUNKS).(Thisfrighteningnamewassuggested,nominated,andapprovedbythe NationalCapitalTrackersattheirSeptembergeneralmeeting.)Itdébutedat Greenberg'sinAugustandclearedoffmanytracksideaccessories,cornices,citizensand puppydogs.Sofar3camerashavefriedtryingtocaptureJUNKSinaction. Weneedsomestraightsectionof5railtrackforthecontest.Standardandogauge together. Morelater... FeartheSTOMPER ClemClement STOMPERkeeperandspeakerofSTOMPERtruths October8,2012 (Thankstotheseveralcontributorstothisarticle.IhopeIhavegivencreditsproperly. PleaseseethevariousexcellentissueofTINPLATESTIMESforphotosandstoriesof STOMPER.ThanksverysincerelytoJimKellyͲEvansforhisworkincreatingand maintainingTinplateTimesandtoDrJoeLechnerforhisworkontheTCAttml.Clem) THE GREEN BLOCK OCTOBER 2014 Volume 55 • Number 10

Official Publication of the Central New York Chapter, National Railway Historical Society, Inc.

www.cnynrhs.org MEMBERSHIP MEETING PROGRAM “THE O&W, LIFE AFTER DEATH” PLUS “COAL, THE POWDER RIVER BASIN” Presented by Norm Barrett WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 - 7:30 PM ART & HOME CENTER - NEW YORK STATE FAIRGROUNDS THE GREAT NEW YORK STATE MODEL TRAIN FAIR SATURDAY, NOV. 1 (10 AM - 5 PM) & SUNDAY, NOV. 2 (10 AM - 4 PM) NEW YORK STATE FAIRGROUNDS

Photo of the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Train at Livonia in 1973 from the CNY Chapter Archives. Submitted by Dick Palmer. The R&GVRM Fall Foliage Excursion on Saturday, October 18 is over the LA&L Tracks from Lakeville to Industry. CNY CHAPTER OFFICERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING REPORT PRESIDENT Al Kallfelz (488-8208) Submitted by Jeff Paston, VP/Recording Secretary [email protected] September 10, 2014 CORRESPONDENCE: 1. The Station Art FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM. Present: Gallery, Westfield, is hosting first annual Jack Humphrey (656-8984) exhibit of the American Railroad Artists [email protected] Directors Philip Edwards, Tom Edwards, Jack Humphrey, Al Kallfelz, Josie LeMay, Sept 19 through Oct 12. 2. Invitation to join VICE PRESIDENT & RECORDING SEC’Y Alliance of Museums. 3. Notice of Western Jeff Paston (682-8144) Gus Nordone, Richard Palmer, Jeff Paston, [email protected] Tom Pierson, Bob Townsend, and Gerrit NY Railway Historical Society show in Hamburg on Nov. 22. TREASURER Vanderwerff. Guests: Charlie Abbott, Rick Josie LeMay (289-3346) Faigle, Jeff Hagan, Barb Pierson, and Judy DONATIONS: 1. $50 donation added to [email protected] Townsend. special fund. 2. Max Smith donated DVD CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Minutes of the August 6, 2014, meeting “A Timeless Journey Riding the Rails” and Herb Meinking (699-5198) several picture cards. [email protected] were approved. NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE TREASURER'S REPORT: Josie LeMay RAILROADIANA: Al Kallfelz thanked Open Position presented report for August, which was Doug Helm for assisting him at the Clayton 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS approved. show. Tom Pierson said the Chapter made only about a quarter in proceeds of money Phil Edwards Gus Nordone MEMBERSHIP: Tom Edwards reported Tom Edwards Dick Palmer received in sales at the two State Fair stores. an application for a new member from Jack Humphrey Jeff Paston Tom noted that he and Barb have limited Christian Huddleston of Camillus, and new Al Kallfelz Tom Pierson time and will not be able to attend all of the subscriber Connor Ashley of Otsego. Josie LeMay Bob Townsend venues for the store. Barb pointed out that Gerrit Vanderwerff Christian Huddleston’s name be submitted she and Tom spend a lot of time ordering and to the general membership for acceptance at COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS inventorying merchandise, and have spent a the Sept. 20 meeting. ELECTRONIC MEDIA COORDINATOR lot of time consulting with past store Jeff Paston (682-8144) Anyone wishing to run for the Chapter [email protected] managers Gerrit and Maria Vanderwerff. BOD needs to submit name and resume to Barb expressed concern that some Chapter MEETING PROGRAM COORDINATORS Tom Edwards by 6 PM on October 15. Jack Dick Palmer (475-8748) members unfairly criticized them about Tom Pierson (447-2272) Humphrey announced that he will retire stocking merchandise. There was discussion Phil Edwards (451-6551) from the Board this December after his about how much time is allocated versus the [email protected] many years of service. proceeds realized in the Chapter store. Gus LIBRARIAN & ARCHIVIST There is a report that the NRHS has Dick Palmer (475-8748) Nordone pointed out that the store may not [email protected] instructed its chapters to send members a be worth all the effort expended and that bill separate from National to collect RAILROADIANA STORE MANAGERS there might be better ways to raise money. Tom & Barb Pierson (447-2272) Chapter dues. In the meantime, the report Forms received for Amherst Hobby Show [email protected] goes on to say the NRHS hasn't come up Jan. 24-25. Entrance fee is now up to $14 STATE FAIR DISPLAY COORDINATOR with a plan to collect the national dues. Tom for adults, while children 15 and under are Al Kallfelz (488-8208) Edwards said he will wait until the middle free. Tables remain at $160 each. MARTISCO STATION MUSEUM CURATOR of November to decide how to handle dues EQUIPMENT: Al Kallfelz reported the Open Position collection. He said if he doesn’t hear, Tom [email protected] ex-Crucible engine was pressure washed, will collect Chapter dues. CENTRAL SQUARE MUSEUM CURATORS patched and given a coat of green paint Bob Townsend (668-6727) PROGRAM: The October 15 meeting will during the State Fair. The washing and Harvey Harke (676-3501) feature Norm Barrett of Scranton presenting sanding was done by Pat Kinney as part of [email protected] “The O&W -- Life after Death,” plus “Coal his court-ordered public service. Taping of MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON --The Powder River Basin.” Tom Edwards windows was done by Al and Charlie [email protected] OLD BUSINESS: The Train Trailer Abbott. Patching and painting was done by EDITOR & HISTORIAN attended Clayton Train show. Thanks to Gus Bill Kisselstein to pay back a debt to Ed Post (635-9552) Nordone, Tom Leo and Bob McNamara. Martisco Proprties. Thanks to Martisco [email protected] NEW BUSINESS: Al Kalleflz noted grant Properties for this donation. Bill also FINANCIAL ADVISOR requests are due Oct. 31 for Amherst painted and patched the exterior of one side Paul Shinal (568-5286) and one end of car 102. Jeff Paston picked [email protected] Railway Society. The Founders award is $10,000 and Heritage grants are for $4,000 up indoor-outdoor carpeting for car 102 and EXCURSION COORDINATOR Rick Faigle (446-1423) or less. Al said he is applying for a Heritage installed it with Bill Kisselstein's and Al's MODEL RR EXHIBIT COORDINATOR grant to replace more windows in the Long help. Tile and Carpet Town gave Chapter a Phil Edwards (451-6551) Island car. break on the purchase price. [email protected] THE GREEN BLOCK is published monthly by the Central New York Chapter, National Railway MODEL TRAIN FAIR COORDINATORS Historical Society, Inc., Box 229, Marcellus, NY 13108-0229. Statements and opinions expressed Phil Edwards (451-6551) in THE GREEN BLOCK articles and editorials do not necessarily represent the policies or opinions Tom Pierson (447-2272) of the Central New York Chapter or the NRHS. Subscriptions are free with membership, and are Jeff Paston (682-8144) $12.00 per year for non-members. Articles, photos, and announcements from chapter members [email protected] and from other NRHS Chapters are welcomed and appreciated. No paid advertising is accepted. PAGE 2 THE GREEN BLOCK OCTOBER 2014 The BOD thanked Gus Nordone, Tom Leo, October 1, 2014 STATE FAIR: Jeff Hagan said the Bob McNamara, Charlie Abbott and Al for Meeting called to order at 7:09 PM. Present: Crucible switcher at fairgrounds has been their work preparing car 102 for the Fair. Directors Philip Edwards, Al Kallfelz, Josie winterized. Jeff discussed the hospital car STATE FAIR: Al Kallfelz reported the LeMay, Gus Nordone, Richard Palmer, Jeff that will arrive at Boonton at URHS early Chapter's State Fair exhibits were again Paston, Tom Pierson, Bob Townsend, and next year before transfer to CNY NRHS. successful with no major problems. He said Gerrit Vanderwerff. Not present: Directors Al Kallfelz reported that contractor for the counter on the train showed 31,562 Tom Edwards and Jack Humphrey. Guests: rubber roof on Car 102 backed off project visitors, down about 3,000 from last year. Charlie Abbott, Rick Faigle, Jeff Hagan, because he could not guarantee the work. He said sales were slightly lower than last Eric Lee, and Judy Townsend. Jeff Hagan said he will investigate a year. Al thanked all who participated. Al Minutes of the September 10, 2014, different contractor. said special thanks goes to Rick Faigle, who meeting were approved. Jeff Hagan noted that some Chapter worked all the shifts of the Fair and TREASURER'S REPORT: Josie LeMay members have complained about condition personally solicited more than $3,000 for presented report for September, which was of Turbo nose at fairgrounds. Board agreed work on car 102. Al said the model layout approved. to move Turbo nose to Martisco for storage. also performed well. He thanked Flower MODEL TRAIN FAIR: Phil Edwards City Trackers and the Not Too Serious Al Kallfelz asked if anyone knows the whereabouts of the Rev. Tim Elmer. reported the 40th anniversary banquet will model club for helping staff the Art and be $25.00 each and a minimum of 60 Home Center venue. Al said the Chapter MEMBERSHIP: Al Kallfelz reported an reservations are needed. Phil said he is received many nice comments on the application for membership from Christian working on a video presentation for appearance of both exhibits. Huddleston of Camillus was approved by banquet. the general membership. Phil Edwards thanked Andy LeMay for Phil said there are 130 Model Train Fair recording the train announcement, and Tom Anyone wishing to run for the Chapter applications, of which 15 are new Pierson for helping Phil install the audio BOD needs to submit name and resume to participants. He said he sent a letter to the equipment on the historic train. Tom Edwards by 6 PM on October 15. State Fair regarding heating issues in the MODEL TRAIN FAIR: Phil Edwards PROGRAM: About 35 members and Exhibit Center building. Phil also requested reported applications are arriving at a faster guests attended the September meeting people should contact Fran Meinking to rate than last year, and there are at least featuring John Taibi. October 15 meeting volunteer to help at the Model Train Fair. seven new vendors. Al Kallfelz reported the will feature Norm Barrett of Scranton EXCURSIONS: Rick Faigle said 21 contract for tables, chairs, stanchions and presenting “The O&W -- Life after Death,” people took Sept. 28 Fall Foliage trip. Rick drapes has been renewed with Century plus “Coal --The Powder River Basin.” The said he is now using Onondaga Coach. He Party Rentals. November 19 meeting will include the said Oct. 12 Buffalo Head trip has more Phil said MTH VP Richard Foster will be Chapter's annual BOD election, and will than 40 reservations already. Currently, a guest speaker at the banquet. feature Ron Beavers speaking on Civil War- total of 100 tickets have been sold for the Josie LeMay reported she spoke with era Railroads. four remaining trips. Rick said he is very Ovations Food Service, contractor for the OLD BUSINESS: The Board agreed to pleased with the help offered by the Empire Room, about using the facility for re-hire Gus Nordone as attorney for the Adirondack Scenic Railway. the banquet. Phil noted there is a need to Chapter. Meeting adjourned at 9:21 PM. notify the various clubs exhibiting at the NEW BUSINESS: Al Kallfelz said he will Next meeting at Art & Home Center at Model Train Fair about the banquet. attend a CLRC (Central Library Resource fairgrounds on November 5 at 7:00 PM. MARTISCO: Al Kallfelz thanked Joseph Council) grant seminar in October. Respectfully submitted, Weinberger Jr. for watching station during CORRESPONDENCE: JEFF PASTON State Fair and Clayton show. 1. CNY Community Foundation Annual CENTRAL SQUARE: Bob Townsend report WELCOME! reported he is painting exhibits before the 2. Email to Bob Townsend from Ed Rappe, New Member weather turns bad. Williamsburg, VA, requesting information EXCURSIONS: Al Kallfelz said Finger on Brill car for modeling purposes. Christian Huddleston Lakes Railway has announced it is DONATIONS: 1. Tall switch stand Camillus, NY annulling all planned passenger train donated to Central Square by Joanne excursions for this year due to high cost of Gayring of North Syracuse. 2. Kadee New Subscriber insurance. As a result, Chapter's Santa trains donated box of HO scale boxcars and sales Conner Ashley are also canceled. literature to be given away at Model Train Rick Faigle finalized a list of five bus/train Fair. Otsego, NY trips for this fall on Adirondack Railroad. RAILROADIANA: Tom Pierson reported Al said sales began during the State Fair. he and Barb will be giving up position as Meeting adjourned at 9:08 PM. store managers following Model Train Fair. Next meeting at Martisco on October 1 at Josie LeMay showed figures for store sales, 7:00 PM. expenditures, and profits for years 2011 to Respectfully submitted, 2014. The figures show an average return of JEFF PASTON about 40%. OCTOBER 2014 THE GREEN BLOCK PAGE 3 The Greene Model 2014 CNY Chapter CHAPTER PROGRAMS Railroad Club Board of Directors NY State Fairgrounds TRAIN SHOW Nomination Deadline Art and Home Building October 18, 2014 October 15, 2014 Wed. Oct. 15, 2014 - 7:30 PM 9 AM – 3 PM Chapter members interested in "The O&W, Life after Death" being a candidate for election to the Plus Berean Bible Church 2014 Central New York Chapter, Fellowship Hall NRHS Board of Directors should "COAL, The Powder River Intersection of Route 12 submit their name in writing along Basin” and County Route 2 with a resume to Membership Chair By Norm Barrett Greene, NY Tom Edwards by 6 PM, Wed, Barrett was born in Scranton and October 15, 2014. lived in Dickson City his entire life. He CNY Model Railroad Club Tom Edward’s mailing writes: “The first nine years we lived in address is: a house that had the NYO&W and the & Historical Society D&H running behind it. Around April or 202 Walrath Drive May of 1956, I was invited to visit a OPEN HOUSE Chittenango, NY 13037-1021 locomotive cab for the first time. It was an O&W NW-2 that was on a work train. Saturday, Nov. 22 (11 to 4) and his email address is: I was going to a grade school that was Sunday, Nov. 23 (12 to 4) [email protected]. only a few blocks from my home so I Candidates for election to the would go home for lunch daily. On the Free Admission way home that day I saw the O&W train Harlot Railroad Station BOD will be announced at the go by so I cut through a neighbors yard Member Meeting on Wednesday, and when I saw that it had stopped, I 4986 Jordan Road, October 15, 2014. headed to the train. An hour must have Elbridge, NY Ballots will be mailed out before passed and when I got home my mother Wed., October 22, 2014. Submitted was really mad. I had missed lunch and candidate resumes will be included school had started back up. As a matter November Green Block of fact the school had called looking for with the ballots. Deadline me. That got my mom worried. The end Marked ballots must be result was a spanking, missing the rest OCTOBER 27 returned before the beginning of the of the school day but falling in love with E-mail inputs to: Ed Post, Editor Annual Member Meeting on Wed., railroads. [email protected] November 19, 2014. “I had planned to join the Navy after Or: 7611 Merritt Drive Votes will be counted at the high school and enter the Seabees to learn heavy equipment operation. But Baldwinsville, NY 13027 Annual Member Meeting on Wed., 315-635-9552 shortly before graduation my Dad November 19, 2014. passed away. At my brother's insistence Final results will announced at I went to trade school and became a Visit Us on the Web at the end of the member Meeting on carpenter. Still loving trains I got the http://www.cnynrhs.org Wed, November 19, 2014. urge to go railroading and as luck would have it, I was hired by the D&H in 1979. Starting as a trainman, I later qualified as a conductor, and in 1985 became an engineer. My railroad career is a full story in itself. In 1998 I was appointed as a supervisor followed by an appointment as a Road Foreman of Engines and Trainmaster. After 31 years of service I retired in 2010. I keep my hand on the throttle by volunteering in train service at the Steamtown National Historic Site.” ______Wed. Nov. 19, 2014 - 7:30 PM "The Effective Use of the Railroads during the Civil War by the Union Was the Key to Victory for the North" By Ron Beavers This photo from the CNY Chapter Archives shows a Conrail train crossing the Plus Time Period Artifacts Oswego river in Oswego in the late 1970s. Submitted by Dick Palmer. PAGE 4 THE GREEN BLOCK OCTOBER 2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO STAFF Saturday, October 4, 12 Noon to 4 PM GREAT NYS MODEL TRAIN FAIR ESPA Meeting, Backstage Pub, Schenectady, Saturday, November 1, 10 AM to 5 PM Contact bbecker@esparail to register Sunday, November 2, 10 AM to 4 PM Wednesday, October 15 2014 CNY Chapter BOD Nomination Deadline New York State Fairgrounds Wednesday, October 15, 7:30 PM If Available: Contact Fran Meinking CNY Chapter Member Meeting 699-5198 or [email protected] Art & Home Bldg, NY State Fairgrounds Saturday, October 18, 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM No experience required. The Model Train Fair R&GVRM Fall Foliage Excursions on the LA&V RR is the single most important fundraiser for the 5883 Stone Hill Rd, Lakeville, NY 14480 Chapter every year and is very much a Saturday, October 18, 9 AM to 3 PM “GROUP EFFORT.” Each and every member Greene Model RR Club Train Show, Berean Bible is encouraged to join in the fun and help this Church, Intersection of Rt 12 & Rt 2, Greene, NY year’s show be a financial success. Saturday, Nov. 1 (10 to 5) & Sunday, Nov. 2 (10 to 4) The Great New York State Model Train Fair REGIONAL TRAIN SHOW SCHEDULE New York State Fairgrounds, Dairy Exhibit Center Sponsored by Central New York Chapter, NRHS October 2014 Saturday, November 1, 5:30 PM 10/5: Buffalo – TTCS Buffalo Falling Leaves Show, CNY Chapter Annual Banquet, Empire Room, Joseph’s Country Manor Depew Art & Home Center, New York State Fairgrounds 10/18: Greene NY, Greene Model RR Train Show, Saturday, November 1, 10 AM - 4 PM Berean Bible Church, Rt 12 & Rt 2 Intersection Fifth Annual Sentimental Journey Slideshow, 10/19: Kingston - Kingston Model Train and Railroad Mountain Top, PA, $25 pp, Lackawanna & Hobby Show, Murphy Midtown Center Wyoming Valley Chapter, [email protected] 10/25: Hudson - New York Central Train & Toy Show, Wednesday, November 5, 7:00 PM Hudson High School (this is a Saturday show) CNY Chapter Board of Directors Meeting 10/26: Olean – TTCS Autumn In Allegany show, Carter Art & Home Center, New York State Fairgrounds Event Center Saturday, Nov. 8 (10 to 5) & Sunday, Nov. 9 (10 to 4) 10/26 – Scranton, PA – Fall Scranton Model Train Holiday Express Model Train Show, Fulton War Show, Radisson Hotel (former DL&W Station) Memorial, West Broadway (Rt 3), Fulton, NY November 2014 Wednesday, November 19, 7:30 PM 11/1-11/2: Syracuse - CNY NRHS Great New York State CNY Chapter Annual Meeting & BOD Elections Model Train Fair, NYS Fairgrounds Art & Home Bldg, NY State Fairgrounds 11/8-11/9: Fulton – Oswego Model Railroad Club show, Fulton War Memorial CNY CHAPTER HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS 11/9: Batavia: GSME Great Batavia Train Show, ON THE ADIRONDACK RAILROAD Clarion Hotel All Trips Leave from Wegmans Dewitt - Bus to Utica 11/15: Binghamton – Binghamton Regional Train Sunday, October 12, 9:30 AM - Buffalo Head Special to Show, Legion Post 177 Robinson Forestport to dine at the famed Buffalo Head Restaurant. 11/22-11/23: Buffalo – WNYRHS Greater Buffalo Train $35 adults & under 16 (Does not include dinner.) & Toy Show, Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center Friday, November 28, 9:30 AM - Adirondack Christmas 11/29-11/30: Edison, NJ – Greenberg Train Show, New in Old Forge for an “old fashioned” Christmas celebration. Jersey Expo Center The village is joyfully decked out for a fun day of fabulous December 2014 shopping plus sleigh/hay rides! Santa lights the tree at 5 12/7: Albany – Great Train Expo, Empire State Plaza PM. We head back at 7 PM. $45 adults, $37 under 16. 12/7: Buffalo – TTCS Trains In The Tonowandas Show, Sunday, December 7, 2:30 PM - Polar Express to the Knights of Columbus, N. Tonowanda “North Pole” (Remsen) where Santa and Mrs. Claus will join the train with gifts, cookies, and hot chocolate. $40 adults, 12/13-12/14: Rochester – RIT Tiger Tracks show, RIT $35 under 16. Gordon Field House Sunday, December 21, 2:30 PM - Polar Express Cocoa January 2014 Class to the “North Pole” (Remsen) on private dining car 1/18: Utica - TTCS 34th annual Utica Show, Utica where Santa and Mrs. Claus will give out gifts, cookies, and Union Station hot chocolate.$60 adults, $55 under 16. 1/24-1/25 - Springfield, MA - Amherst Railway Society For more info and tickets go to www.cnynrhs.org, or call Railroad Hobby Show - the big one! (315) 488-8208. Information provided courtesy of Railroad.net. OCTOBER 2014 THE GREEN BLOCK PAGE 5 JOHN TAIBI TO CONDUCT CSX PRESIDENT’S SPECIAL RAILROAD SYMPOSIUM John Taibi will be offering a 3-hour forum on the “History of Railroading in Central New York.” The program will examine, explore and define railroading history in the region bordered by the Utica, Norwich, Binghamton and Syracuse corridors. Railroads falling in this domain would be the New York Central, West Shore, Oneida Railway, New York State Railways, Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, New York, Ontario & Western, and Lehigh Valley. Persons attending this class would only need to bring with them an interest in railroading's rich history as well as a desire to learn, share and participate in this forum. On the morning of June 26 at about 7 AM, Ron Vile heard the CSX AA dispatcher talking about a “President's Special” train. From the way that he It will be held at the Oneida-Herkimer- was moving trains, Ron figured the train was southbound from Montgomery. Madison BOCES campus on Middle Settlement Road in New Hartford, About 9 AM, Ron headed to Wawbeek, turned around and thought about Thursday, October 23, 5:30 to 8:30 PM. chasing back toward home. He parked at Canoe and waited about 5 minutes. The President’s Special came by at about 70 mph. There was no chase today! There is a $10 cost to attend the symposium. In order to register, persons Ron shot these two photos of the President’s Special. The train had CSXT may send their fee to O-H-M BOCES- #9998 and #9999, both EMD F40PH-2 units, plus eleven office cars. BCCE Office, P.O. Box 70, New Hartford, NY 13413, or go online to the BOCES website at www.moboces.org. To get the Registration Form on the moboces website, Select Divisions & Programs, Click on Adult & Continuing Education, then Click on the Brochure, Go to Page 25 for John’s Class, Go to Page 43 for the Registration Form, Click on the Print symbol on the left, Select Page 43 and Click on Print. Note that seniors over 62 will be given a 10% rebate. For additional information, please contact Anne Guley (793-8563) or John Taibi (495-6721).

NATIONAL ART EXHIBIT R&GVRM FALL FOLIAGE EXCURSIONS AMERICAN SOCIETY OF RAILWAY ARTISTS ON THE LIVONIA, AVON & LAKEVILLE September 20 thru October 12 Saturday, October 18, 2014 Friday (2 PM to 5 PM) - Saturday (11 AM to 4 PM) 10 AM, Noon, 2 PM, & 4 PM Sunday (1 PM to 4 PM) The Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum will be The Station Art Gallery operating a series of Fall Foliage Excursions with the cooper- 11 English Street, Westfield , NY , 14787 ation of the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad between Lakeville and Industry, New York. Ride in the museum's Admission Free reconditioned Budd streamlined coaches built in 1941 for the The first national exhibit of the American Society of New York Central's Empire State Express hauled by Alco Railway Artists (ASRA) will feature paintings and Century locomotives provided by the LA&L. This is your illustrations by 26 of the country's finest railroad artists. opportunity to take a 'rare mileage' trip over the rails of the freight-only LA&L. Trains will depart from the Conesus Lake Exhibit opens Sept. 20 and runs through Oct. 12 at The Sportsman's Club, 5883 Stone Hill Rd, Lakeville, NY 14480, at Station Art Gallery, located in the former New York 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, and 4:00pm. Tickets available by Central depot, 11 English Street in Westfield, New York. pre-sale only from participating Wegmans ticket counters. For more information, call the gallery at 770-366-1448 or Adults (18+) are $25.00 each, Seniors (65+) and Youth (Ages visit the gallery's website at thestationartgallery.com, or 3-17) are $20.00. Children 2 and under occupying a lap ride americansocietyofrailwayartists.com or 304-637-1307. free. See details on the web site at www.rgvrrm.org/fallfoliage. PAGE 6 THE GREEN BLOCK OCTOBER 2014 OCTOBER 2014 THE GREEN BLOCK PAGE 7 THE SYRACUSE AND ONONDAGA RAILROAD BY RICHARD PALMER transported at once was nine tons. At the quarries two horses were PART TWO OF THREE only able to pull one empty wagon up the hill at a time and had to return for the other one. Usually the horses made two trips a day CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION in both directions. A long time elapsed between the date of the company's The total quantity of stone shipped over the railroad in 1838 organization and the completion of the work, the line not having was about 3,000 cubic yards, and was expected to increase to 4,000 been finally fixed until October 16, 1838. The line began at the cubic yards the following year. Occasionally a passenger rode in berm bank of the Erie at Geddes street and extended to “the stone the stone cars for a fare of six and a half cents. The annual receipts quarries at Split Rock,” following the valley of Harbor Brook most from that source totaled $100. Ten platform cars were used on the of the way. Midler & Sutherland, contractors, did the work of railroad which was operated by gravitation, controlled by brakes. grading, and about 200 men were employed. The total elevation The horses rode down on the cars and drew them back to the from the canal to the quarries was 335 feet. This would require 20 quarry. There was a heavy grade up to the quarries, where an level changes in a distance of four and a half miles. incline plane was also located. Old timers recalled riding down on Since the railroad paralleled the highway, no land purchases the cars as a novelty. An account published in a book called the were necessary. The line followed what is now South Geddes “New York State Tourist” in 1842 stated: Street to Grand Avenue, then westward to Taunton, and up the hill “By taking a ride by the railroad five miles up the hill to the and into quarries just above today's Split Rock Elementary School. quarries where a thousand men are seen at work raising stone from The men were divided into two gangs, one working near the old toll the surface and hewing, shaping, modeling, etc., for the new locks gate of the Split Rock plank road, and the other above the Rock that are to be made on the Erie Canal, and in entering the cave or Spring brewery. James Midler and his son, Philip P. Midler, of chasm that is here found and enjoying the extensive prospect from Syracuse, well-known local canal contractors, built the line. Philip the summit, we can promise the explorer and geologist a real treat.” was foreman of the project. The railroad took about 16 months to Like most other railroads at that time, construction was complete. The work of grading started a full year before the whole dictated entirely by considerations of economy. The roadbed was line was actually located by the company. While grading was designed for a single track and was just wide enough to progressing a construction car ran off track at a bridge which accommodate cross ties. Culverts were made of rough logs pile spanned the brook about two miles from the city, killing a man by atop one another. The rail superstructure was entirely of wood. the name of Louis Kenyon, a resident of South Onondaga, and Rough-hewn blocks of wood 12 inches or more in diameter and another by the name of Russell who lived in Cicero. A man named eight to nine feet long were embedded firmly in the ground at right Marshal was killed on the railroad on Sept. 23, 1837. Midler said angles to the course of the line. The center-to-center distance in later years that all the original work on the canal, including the between these timbers was nine feet on straightaways and six feet most important structures, was well done. Many of them still stand on curves. The cross-timbers were mortised to receive stringers, and have withstood the test of time. (4) which were secured with wedges. These timbers were also rough As the road progressed, it became evident to many who had logs, simply sawed flat on become subscribers to the stock that the enterprise might prove a one side and hewn to square failure financially, and the collection of installments payable on the where they were secured in stock was slow and uncertain. After the election of directors in the cross-timbers to ensure 1839, Smith was succeeded in the secretaryship by E. Stiles. they were firmly seated and The railroad commenced operation in the fall of 1838. The that the top surfaces formed rolling stock consisted of 10 wagons and four horses. Even though an acceptable level. the business was built on stone, it was on shaky ground financially. Centered on these Only 55 percent of the stock subscriptions were ever paid in. The stringers were the battens, wagons cost $1,200 and the horses, $400. The depot at the canal three inches wide and 1 1/2 cost $1,000. Other expenses included the purchase of three acres inches thick. On top of these along the road for $2,500 and land at the stone quarry, $3,000. In were fastened strap rails 2 1/2 1839 its indebtedness totaled $49,250. After deducting the cost of inches by 5/8 inch. Both the land not connected with the railroad, the total cost per mile was rails and the battens were $9,500. fastened to the stringers by The company derived its revenues from the operation of the iron nails. The track was the quarries as well as from transportation. Actual quarry work was standard gauge of 4 feet, 8 done by a private concern to which the railroad paid 20 cents per 1/2 inches. The space Sketch of wooden rail structure on cubic yard. For transporting cut stone the railroad received 75 between the timbers was Syracuse & Onondaga Railroad filled with dirt up to the cents per cubic yard to the canal and $1 into Syracuse, for which (from Von Gerstner’s report) prices the stone must be delivered to the construction site, loading wooden areas. (5) and unloading. In Syracuse the cost of foundation stone (blue Notes limestone) was $4.50 per cord (128 cubic feet) and for cut stone (4) Syracuse Sunday Herald, Albany Argus, September 26, 1837. (ashlar) up to $50 per cubic yard, depending on the dimensions. (5) Von Gerstner, Franz Anton Ritter. Die Innern Usually two cubic yards of stone were loaded on a wagon and two Communicationen Der Vereinigten Staaten Von NorAmerica horses used. A cubic yard weighed 4,500 pounds, so the total load (Vol. 1, pp. 155-157 (1842) PAGE 8 THE GREEN BLOCK OCTOBER 2014 CNY CHAPTER WELL REPRESENTED AT GREAT CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Text & Photos by Richard Palmer The Central New York Chapter was well represented at the sixth annual Great Chocolate Festival in Hamilton Sept. 20th. Chapter members assisting with the Chapter model railroad display included Al, Joan and Phil Edwards, Tom Hancock, Tom Leo, Herb and Fran Meinking, Bob McNamara, Gus Nordone and Jeff Paston. The festival was created to memorialize a unique moment in both local and railroad history. On September 27, 1955, a New York, Ontario & Western freight train ran through an open switch and ran through the Leland Coal Company trestle. No one was injured, but a box car loaded with chocolate products from the Nestle plant in Fulton spilled everywhere. Thereafter, it was remembered as “The Chocolate Wreck.” At Chapter display at the Chocolate Festival in Hamilton. the time it was widely publicized. Story of the Chocolate Train Wreck were about to be diverted onto an inclined All the crewmen aboard the train, who It was a cold and rainy night in late sidetrack – straight into the Leland Coal & became known as “The Flying Diesel September when the members of The Oil Company’s elevated coal shed. Corps” are now deceased. They included Flying Diesel Corps rocketed into railroad Horrified, engineer Vidler “wiped the engineer Leslie Vidler, fireman Oliver history. They were riding in the lead unit of clock,” throwing the air brakes into Wrench; Fred Lewis, general road foreman; FT diesel set 803A-803B, on a train emergency. But the train’s wet wheels slid and Fred Jaycox, head brakeman. In a little designated as ON-2. The train included over the rain-soaked rails as if they’d been less than two years, the much-fabled steel, lumber, furniture – and Nestle Crunch greased. Train ON-2 thundered up the NYO&W was abandoned. Bars, Nestles Quik and chocolate chips. incline, its momentum carrying the train In conjunction with this year’s festival The gentle curve at the Lebanon Street through the shed’s door and on through the a historical marker was dedicated near the crossing kept the locomotive’s headlight building in a series of deafening crashes. site of the wreck, under the auspices of the from hitting the reflector on the switch After a quick trip through the shed, the Village of Hamilton Historical stand until the train was nearly abreast of it. locomotive exploded out the back wall. At Commission. The site was donated by Suddenly the reflector glared an angry that moment, The Flying Diesel Corps was William and Betty Gillik. red through the gloom. The crew knew they born, as 213 tons of locomotives and the crew, went airborne. They landed in “pieces” in a field about 150 feet from the shed. Semi-permanently coupled 803A-803B parted company when the drawbar snapped. The B-unit landed on its side, the A-unit miraculously bolt upright. Four of five of the cars that had followed them through the shed lay strewn about the field. Two of the old wooden “reefers” (refrigerator cars) that the ON-2 had picked up at the Nestle Chocolate plant in Fulton, had split open, disgorging their chocolate bounty. Within a brief period of time, the chocolate contents of the cars completely disappeared. Some people even came down with wheelbarrows. A major clean-up followed, requiring the assistance of two wreck cranes. The cars containing the chocolate items were demolished. One also contained chocolate kisses from the Hershey plant in Oneida. It is said the proprietor of the local candy store Re-railing NYO&W FT No. 803-A after wreck in Hamilton in 1955. went on vacation. OCTOBER 2014 THE GREEN BLOCK PAGE 9 AAPRCO PRIVATE CAR SPECIAL TRAIN GOES THROUGH SYRACUSE Text & Photos by Ed Post The American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners (AAPRCO) ran their Convention Special Train through Syracuse on Saturday, September 20. The AAPRCO Special Train of Private Railroad Cars departed Chicago on Thursday morning, September 18, and headed east to Cleveland on Norfolk Southern's former Nickel Plate Road. On Friday, September 19, they traveled east on Norfolk Southern (also former Nickel Plate Road tracks) for the run to the Buffalo NY area and traveled southeast on Norfolk Southern's southern tier route (former Erie Railroad) to Binghamton. On Saturday, September 20, the train headed north on the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway.to Syracuse. It left Binghamton at 6 AM and arrived in Syracuse at Noon. Local railfan photographers were out trackside to capture photos of the train as it made its slow journey along the NYS&W. Those of us waiting in Syracuse to photograph the train wondered if it would ever arrive. The train was quite long which made it difficult to get the total train in the field of view from the same location that would show close ups of the individual cars which is of most interest. In retrospect, videos of the train was the best way to capture the full extent of the train plus close ups of the cars. At Syracuse, the train headed east on CSX (former New York Central “Water Level Route”) to Rotterdam Junction NY, where it interchanged onto Pan Am Railways (former Boston & Maine Railroad) and continued traveling east through the Hoosac Tunnel to East Deerfield MA. On Sunday, September 21 the final segment of the eastbound journey was on Pan Am Railways to Portland ME. Once on CSX tracks, the train picked up speed which made photography of all the individual cars challenging. My photos of the private rail cars shown to the right were taken at the railroad bridge over LeMoyne Ave, a last minute choice as a photo location. There were three Amtrak locomotives, #44, #97, & #151, and 26 private rail cars as follows: Babbling Brook, City of Spokane, Puget Sound, Sierra Hotel, Portland, Mount Vernon, Dearing, Dover Harbor, Cannon Ball, J. Pinckney Henderson, Wisconsin, Northern Dreams, Northern Sky, Cimarron River, Caritas, Pacific Sunset, Salisbury Beach, Pacific Sands, Tioga Pass, Vista Canyon, Federal, Oliver Hazard Perry, The Observatory, Moonlight Dome, Birch Grove, and Georgia 300. It looks like a fun way to travel! PAGE 10 THE GREEN BLOCK OCTOBER 2014 EXHIBIT OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF RAILWAY ARTISTS Text & Photos by Ed Post Participating The First Annual Exhibit of the Artists Judith Anderson American Society of Railway Artists runs Gil Bennett from September 19 through October 12, Stewart Buck 2014 at the Station Art Gallery, 11 English Grady Caskey Street, Westfield, NY. We didn’t need any George C. Clark encouragement to go see this Art Exhibit Tom Daniel inasmuch as Westfield is one of my favorite Marc Desobeau railfan sites as well as being a very scenic Brad Faegre and friendly village to visit. Plus it meant Katherine Galbraith an overnight stay at the Brick House B&B, Ron Hatch a favorite of ours. Tracy Foutz-Hunt The Station Art Gallery is located in the Jerry Glass former New York Central Railroad Robert L. Hunt Chris Jenkins Passenger Depot in Westfield. The depot Kelvin B. Kerr was built in 1904 and was decommissioned Art Kober in 1971. It contained a ticket office, Bryan Neumann passenger waiting rooms, baggage room Chris Oldham freight room, and bathrooms. The station is Jack Olson about 30 feet wide and 100 feet long. C. L. Smith In 1983, the Landmark Society of Richard Smyth Chautauqua County was formed and Angela Trotta subsequently purchased the property which Thomas was placed on the National Register of J. Craig Thorpe Historic Places. The property was later David Tutwiler purchased in 1988 by Dr. Randall Swanson. Line' Tutwiler George Wybenga Embarking on a 20 year odyssey of loving restoration and much hard work, Dr. woman shows in Boston, Bronxville, “December Dawn” by Stewart Buck. It is a Swanson restored the building and grounds Pittsburgh, Atlanta, and St Simons Island painting of a Grand Truck Northern with help from his family. Under Dr. and Sea Island in Georgia,. Katherine is a steaming up in the yard. Swanson’s watchful eye and diligence plus member of the Oil Painters of America, The American Society of Railway talented woodworking and bricklaying, the American Impressionists Society, Artists is a professional association of old New York Central Westfield Passenger American Women Artists, North Shore Arts working North American artists who Depot was brought back to its former glory. Alliance, and the Society of Railroad portray trains in some or all of their works. Artists. Her work can be found in private The current owners, Rob and Katherine Formed in July 2013, the group is collections all over the world and she has committed to recognizing and advancing Galbraith, are very grateful to Dr. Swanson appeared in a number national magazines. and his family for the excellent restoration the skills and interests of its members, and work that they accomplished and for While at the Station, we had the to presenting the many and important ways passing the baton to them. opportunity to see some of Katherine’s railroads have contributed to our national other works in addition to her railroad life and culture. Its membership is made up The former New York Central Station paintings. They were very impressive. of long-time professionals whose clients is the home to the studio and gallery of Katherine has a very outgoing personality, include Amtrak, Class-I railroads, railroad nationally recognized artist, Katherine so it was enjoyable to converse with her and equipment and toy train manufacturers, Brown Galbraith. It is very appropriate that pick up a few pointers about the artwork historical societies, publishers, and the Station is now an Art Studio and Gallery being displayed. individual collectors, as well as of because the station itself has been so newcomers, students, and non-exhibiting wonderfully restored that it also looks like a Twenty-six railroad artists from around the country participated in The First Annual Friends. The work of these men and women piece of artwork. Katherine told us that her can be found on book covers, dining car husband Rob works in the railroad industry, Exhibit of the American Society of Railway Artists. There was a variety of subjects menus, promotional posters, calendars, and that he is a railfan and works very hard greeting cards, and jigsaw puzzles, or at maintaining the station and grounds. including steam, Diesel-electric and electric locomotives, narrow and standard gauge, hanging in corporate offices, galleries, Katherine began her career as a portrait urban and country backgrounds, western museums and libraries everywhere, and in artist at the age of 12 and still continues her and eastern scenery, a variety of railroads the homes and offices of those with an career as a portrait artist as well as doing plus toy trains, and the paintings were done interest in railroad heritage. train, landscape and impressionist paintings. in a variety of mediums: oil, watercolor, We spent a very enjoyable two hours She studied under Daniel Green, NA and acrylic, and pencil. The prices being asked viewing the paintings at the Exhibit. Robert Phillip, NA at the National Academy ranged from $250 to $7500. All the References Museum & School of Fine Arts in New paintings were very good and some were Station Art Gallery & Studio Brochure York City. She has had numerous one- outstanding. My personal favorite was First Annual Exhibit Brochure OCTOBER 2014 THE GREEN BLOCK PAGE 11 J======KL======RAILROAD NEWS BRIEFS Montague Subway Tunnel Reopens B&H Rail Completes Line Renovation New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) The Steuben County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) resumed normal subway service on New York City Transit's R and B&H Rail held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Line on Monday morning, Sept. 15, 2014, reopening a September 25 in Bath, N.Y., to mark the completion of a $909,000 Manhattan-Brooklyn route using the recently rehabilitated rail line renovation project. Montague Tunnel. The line will provide rail service to the agency's industrial park The subway tunnel has been closed since Aug. 3, 2013 for for the first time since 1996, making the park more competitive for repairs to the damage inflicted by Superstorm Sandy in late future economic development activities, IDA officials said in a October 2012. Prior to its shutdown, the tunnel accommodated ceremony announcement. approximately 65,000 riders per day. Owned by Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad Corp., B&H Work on the Montague Tunnel included: a critical signal relay Rail operates between Cohocton and Painted Post, N.Y., and room relocation from track level to a higher floor in the Whitehall interchanges with Norfolk Southern. Progressive Railroading St. station complex; sealing a circuit breaker room in the tunnel providing power to the tracks with heavy-duty waterproofing and Stourbridge Excursions May Return in 2015 a submarine-quality door; installing emergency lights with battery The Delaware, Lackawaxen & Stourbridge Railroad hopes to backups; installing new power and antenna cable selected for their reestablish excursion train service along 25 miles of former Erie ability to withstand water inundation; and installing new pumping Railroad/Erie Lackawanna track between Honesdale, Hawley, and equipment with additional capacity within the tunnel, capable of Lackawaxen by spring 2015. The excursions ceased in September removing more than 1,900 gallons of water per minute from the 2012 due to a lack of funding. tunnel infrastructure. Railway Age The Lackawaxen & Honesdale Shippers Association owns DL&S. The association board has approved agreements allowing DC Streetcar Pre-Revenue Operations the DL&S to restart the railroad. The railroad has multiple plans to On September 29, the District Department of Transportation run trains between the three municipalities. The shippers began the pre-revenue operations phase of the DC Streetcar in association owns the locomotive and cars. The locomotive, former Washington, D.C. Bangor & Aroostook BL2 No. 54 needs work, as do the tracks. The pre-revenue operations is actual service simulated along Shipper’s board member Donna LaBar says the excursions had the corridor without passengers and is part of the process of attracted between 10,000 and 15,000 visitors a year before the certifying the streetcar's safety. During this phase, all streetcar recession. Trains News Wire vehicles will run their projected hours with projected headways. Great Dome Returns to Adirondack Five streetcar vehicles have been tested and drivers trained during the summer on the H Street and Benning Road line. Passengers aboard Amtrak’s Adirondack service can Passenger revenue service will begin once the safety certification experience the splendor of Upstate New York’s fall foliage season process is completed. Eventually, the DC Streetcar will serve 37 in unique fashion when the historic “Great Dome” car returns for a miles of lines. Progressive Railroading six-week run September 25 through November 4, 2014. The dome car will operate northbound from Albany to Mt. Morris Rail Line Approval Request Montreal on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays and returns south U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has urged the U.S. Army from Montreal on Fridays, Sundays, and Tuesdays. Dome car trips Corps of Engineers to swiftly approve a permit to enable American are not made on Wednesdays. Passengers are welcome to enter the Rock Salt (ARS) to build a 1,500-foot rail extension in Mt. Morris. car and enjoy the view at no extra cost. Seats are unreserved and With the extension, ARS could mine more rock salt each day available on a first-come, first-served basis. and load it into 100-car trains, boosting rail output by more than 40 When available, Trails and Rails volunteers will be aboard percent, Schumer said. However, if the Corps doesn't issue a select dome car trips offering historical commentary between permit for construction by September's end, the window for project Saratoga Springs and Westport, N.Y. Amtrak Press Release construction will close, he said. The New York State DEC has already approved ARS’s plan. Progressive Railroading East Japan Railway to Bid on Calif HSR East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) plans to participate in the Ferromex, Ferrosur Order SD70ACe Locos bidding process to supply rail cars for California's high-speed rail Ferrocarril Mexicano S.A. de C.V. has announced plans to line, according to a Sept. 6 report in The Japan Times. purchase 19 additional Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) SD70ACe The news site stated the company intends to market its locomotives, expanding its SD70ACe fleet to 116 units. Shinkansen technology and participate in the rail-car bid with six In addition, sister railroad Ferrosur S.A. de C.V. announced its other Japanese companies, including Kawasaki Heavy Industries first-ever EMD order, which calls for purchasing 15 SD70ACe Ltd., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Hitachi Ltd. and Sumitomo. locomotives featuring a special design for tunnel operation The companies hope to obtain a contract that would include enhancements. rail cars and track signals. Because California is often hit by EMD introduced the 4,300-horsepower SD70ACe locomotive earthquakes, JR East will promote its track record on disaster in 2005 for freight applications in North America and worldwide. recovery and the speed at which it restored rail service after an Progressive Railroading offshore earthquake hit Tohoku in 2011. Progressive Railroading PAGE 12 THE GREEN BLOCK OCTOBER 2014 J======KL======RAILROAD NEWS BRIEFS Joliet Union Station Closes Operations GE Has Orders for 1000 Tier 4 Locomotives Joliet Union Station has closed out almost 102 years of GE Transportation will deliver the first production operation as a passenger railroad station, due, in large part, to the locomotives built to the new U.S. Environmental Protection disruption of freight service on BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Agency Tier 4 environmental standards to BNSF Railway in early freight lines caused by cross traffic on Metra's Rock Island District. 2015 and is updating its production line the first half of next year To avoid crossing the freight lines, Metra’s passenger trains to be ready to produce more than 1,000 Tier 4 units booked through use new platforms east of the freight mains. Also affected are 2017, CEO and President Russell Stokes has announced. The first Metra's Heritage Corridor trains and Amtrak's Lincoln Tier 4 GE locomotives will be ES44C4 units for BNSF, which has Service and Texas Eagle. The new platform for those trains is east placed a large order. of the former GM&O tracks and north of the former Rock Island GE’s 20 preproduction units will complete testing this fall to track. Once construction is complete, Amtrak will move to the new enable the company to be the first manufacturer ready to produce Joliet Regional Multi-Modal Transportation Center. Tier 4 locomotives after the Jan. 1, 2015 deadline set by the U.S. When opened in October 1912, the station served the Santa Fe, government. The company introduced its new Tier 4 engine at the Rock Island, Chicago & Alton, and Michigan Central. Railway Interchange show in Indianapolis in 2013 and has been Trains News Wire testing on Union Pacific and BNSF since then. Long Bridge Replacement Study GE’s Evolution series, introduced in 2005 after $400 million The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $2.8 in development costs, has seen more than 5,000 units built in less million to the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) in than 10 years to make it the predominant locomotive in the North Washington, D.C., to conduct an environmental study on the American market. proposed replacement of the Long Bridge over the Potomac River. GE’s biggest North American competitor, Progress Rail’s The study would analyze alternatives and the environmental Electro-Motive Diesel, has a 2017 target date to have its own Tier effects of constructing a new bridge to increase capacity for freight 4-compliant locomotive in production, President and CEO Billy and passenger railroads, and potentially other modes, such as bikes Ainsworth says. He claims the reason EMD will not be ready to and pedestrians. offer a Tier 4 unit in 2015 is a result of a lack of investment in advanced technology by EMD’s former parent company, General Currently, the bridge, owned by CSX Transportation, is at 98 Motors. Ainsworth notes that it takes time to develop a new engine. percent capacity during peak hours and is used by 56 passenger and Trains News Wire 23 freight trains daily, officials said. By 2040, freight traffic on the bridge is expected to grow to 34 daily trains, while passenger train Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Agreement traffic is projected to rise to 132 daily trains, they added. The Maine and New Hampshire departments of transportation Progressive Railroading recently reached a tentative construction cost agreement with ACS-64 Technical Support Under Way Cianbro Corp. regarding the replacement of the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge in Kittery, Maine. The $158.5 million agreement is a The Siemens Infrastructure & Cities Sector, Rail Systems major milestone for the project, which is scheduled to begin in late Division has begun its 15-year technical support and spare parts 2014 and conclude in August 2017. supply agreement with Amtrak for the new ACS-64 electric locomotives in operation on the Northeast Corridor. The first of The structure is the second-most significant bridge for Maine, 70 units entered revenue service in February 2014. serving as the only backup to an Interstate 95 high-level bridge. The bridge's rail portion will serve as the key component for As part of this agreement, Siemens technicians will be on-site moving nuclear material out of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. at four locations (Boston, New York, Wilmington, Del., and Progressive Railroading Washington, D.C.) to provide technical expertise, spare parts and engineering support. These technicians will be utilizing Siemens Iowa Pacific Seeks Restoration Donations remote monitoring, which analyzes data sent wirelessly from each locomotive and enables proactive condition-based maintenance. Iowa Pacific is planning to restore an iconic observation Railway Age sleeping car through an innovative campaign that allows donors and contributors an opportunity to enjoy services offered by IO. Amtrak Writers Residency Program Former Milwaukee Road Skytop sleeping car Coffee Creek is Amtrak has selected 24 members of the literary community as being restored at the Iowa Pacific shop complex in Alamosa after the first group of writers to participate in the Amtrak Residency arriving in February. The new internet-based campaign launched Program. Over the next year, they will work on the writing projects on Sept. 18 offers a variety of perks to contributing donors that of their choice in the unique workspace of a long-distance train, range from an 8x10 Pullman print by J. Craig Thorpe to an using the inspiring train trip to spark creativity. extravagant transcontinental journey by private railcar. Starting in October, approximately two writers per month will The sleeper car was built in 1948 for use on Milwaukee Road’s travel round trip on pre-selected long-distance trains, with writers Olympian Hiawatha between Chicago, Minneapolis, and Seattle. covering all 15 long-distance routes. The unique observation cars were distinctly known for their glass The program received more than 16,000 applications, of which “Skytop” lounges that allowed panoramic view of passing scenery. a group of semi-finalists were reviewed by a panel representing the For more information about Coffee Creek, or to make a literary community. Amtrak Press Release contribution, go to www.indiegogo.com. Trains News Wire OCTOBER 2014 THE GREEN BLOCK PAGE 13 J======KL======RAILROAD NEWS BRIEFS NJ Group Rolls out ‘Century Green’ E Unit Sandy Funds Aid NJT Recovery The United Railroad Historical Society’s New York Central New Jersey Transit will receive $1.27 billion from the E8 No. 4083 was unveiled in Mid September painted in Century Federal Transit Administration for five projects designed to help Green, the same shade worn by New York Central freight cars and NJT recover from damage caused by Superstorm Sandy in 2012 cabooses for the railroad’s last seven years, until it merged with The first NJT project is to build a new train yard and expand rival Pennsylvania Railroad in 1968. And to the surprise of many, an existing yard in New Brunswick, as well as expand NJT’s No. 4083 really is a former New York Central engine, and it really existing Jersey Avenue Yard, also in New Brunswick, to provide did operate in that color for a short period in the early 1960s. flood-proof storage for 444 rail cars. To simplify the two-tone The second project is the Raritan River Drawbridge gray “Lightning Stripe” image Replacement project. The bridge spans the Raritan River and is that had long graced its diesels, used by NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line trains. the New York Central applied The three other projects targeted for funding include: filling in experimental paint schemes to Long Slip, the historic terminus of a canal in Hoboken that flooded three sets of EMD passenger during Sandy, causing extensive damage to equipment stored at diesels: Century Green, Gray, adjacent Hoboken Terminal; new train signals and communication and Black. No. 4083, E7B No. systems along the Main/Bergen, Morris and Essex lines, and 4107, and E8 No. 4053 all Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR); and an electrical microgrid received Century Green and operated as an A-B-A set. In the end, capable of delivering power to train lines during major storms, the railroad chose the more somber gray scheme for its passenger even if power to the rest of the Northeast Corridor is interrupted. diesels, and the three green units soon were cycled through the Railway Age paint shop to assume the appearance of the rest of the fleet. No. 4083 soldiered on for New York Central, and migrated to NRE Rebuilding Locomotives for Africa New Jersey commuter service under Penn Central. Carrying No. Africa’s Rift Valley Railways (RVR) has taken delivery of 4326, the locomotive later became the property of the New Jersey its first batch of NRE (National Railway Equipment) rebuilt and Department of Transportation, and finally NJ Transit. It was retired re-engineered B23-7 diesel locomotives and concluded a $20 in the early 1990s and donated to the museum collection in 1995. million financing deal for the fleet of 20 units. NRE is upgrading The United Railroad Historical Society owns four former NJ the locomotives to C23-7s and equipping them with its NForce Transit E8s. Two are of NYC heritage and two are from the control technology. Pennsylvania. None are serviceable at this time, but all are worthy The first three locomotives arrived at the port of Mombasa in of cosmetic restoration. early September. The remaining 17 units are due to be delivered to A spokesman said that the organization’s other former New Kenya by next May. When combined with the locomotives that are York Central E8, No. 4076, will receive B&O colors. One of the being rehabilitated in the rail operator’s Nairobi workshop, RVR's former Pennsylvania E8s will be given an Erie Lackawanna main line locomotive fleet will be doubled. Railway Age scheme. The final unit, onetime Pennsylvania No. 4253, already carries a recently applied early blue and silver New Jersey DOT Weekly Intermodal Volume Record Broken image. Trains News Wire For the week ending Sept. 20, U.S. railroads reported 279,777 intermodal loads, breaking the weekly volume record of 279,052 CN Sells Rail Line to Metrolinx units they just set a week earlier, according to the Association of Canadian National sold the Georgetown-Kitchener, Ont. American Railroads. On a year-over-year basis, intermodal volume segment of its rail line to Metrolinx for C$76 million. It was rose 6.4 percent. Progressive Railroading principally used by GO Transit commuter trains in the area west of Toronto. Metro-North Closes Bridge for Upgrades Metrolinx is the Province of Ontario’s regional transportation On September 15, MTA Metro-North Railroad's Harlem River agency for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). GO Lift Bridge was closed to marine traffic for the next six months so Transit, a division of Metrolinx, is Ontario’s inter-regional public crews can replace 60-year-old cables and install new electrical transit system linking Toronto with the surrounding GTHA region. components to increase resiliency to potential surge flooding. It is CN will retain freight operating rights over the line segment the only moveable bridge in New York State. sold to Metrolinx. Canadian National Press Release In addition to replacing all of the original cables that lift the two, 340-foot-long, 3 million-pound spans, the project will feature Lehigh Gorge Scenic Rwy RDC Excursion a new electrical control system and wiring, as well as a new third The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway will offer a round trip rail power supply system. Also, outdated electro-mechanical excursion over Reading & Northern from Pottsville to Reading on controls will be replaced and computerized with the installation of November 15. The trip will use the railroad’s two recently restored a dual-redundant, programmable logic control system. The Budd Rail Diesel Cars. elevators from the track level up to the operator’s rooms at the The trip includes a tour of the Reading & Northern Railroad counterweight level also will be rehabilitated. New multi- corporate facilities in Port Clinton. Tickets are $24 and may be conductor, copper and fiber-optic cables will be pulled through a obtained by calling 570-325-8485. Trains News Wire micro-tunnel under the Harlem River. Progressive Railroading PAGE 14 THE GREEN BLOCK OCTOBER 2014 New York Air Brake Marks 125 Years Greenbrier Responds to Tank Car NPRM By William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age On Sept. 30, 2014, Greenbrier Companies filed comments to September 2014 marks the start of a year-long New York the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on HHFTs (High Air Brake celebration “honoring 125 years of making freight Hazard Flammable Trains)—hazmat tank cars carrying crude oil railroads safer and more productive,” according to NYAB and ethanol—issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials President Mike Hawthorne. Safety Administration (PHMSA). The Watertown, N.Y.-based railway supplier was founded in Greenbrier’s comments center on enhanced standards for new 1890 and was among the first companies to manufacture air brake tank cars and support PHMSA’s proposed “Option 2” design for control valves for freight trains. “The company continues that new tank cars in flammable liquid service built after Oct. 1, 2015. tradition today with products that help the nation’s railroads move “Greenbrier has been a leading voice in safer tank car design, consumer goods, commodities, energy resources, and other freight meeting with key industry leaders, top railcar engineers, elected safely and efficiently,” said Hawthorne. officials, and government agencies,” said Greenbrier Chairman and NYAB employs more than 800 skilled workers at production CEO William A. Furman. “The design for a safer tank car is facilities in Watertown; China Grove, N.C.; West Chicago, Ill.; and known, materials are available, and customers are now ordering Irving, Tex (the TDS, Train Dynamic Systems, business unit). The tank cars built to the safest design standard. It is now PHMSA’s company manufactures brake controls and air supply and bogie time to act by issuing a substantial and workable final rule.” equipment, and provides rail services. “Greenbrier’s Tank Car of the Future is designed for safer transportation of crude, ethanol, and other flammables in North NYAB’s earliest automatic brake valves (a vacuum-actuated America as well as use with other hazardous materials traffic,” said design) replaced manual braking and made brakes more effective Furman. “The car has advanced safety features that include a and trains safer, enabling railroads to operate longer and heavier 9/16-inch-thick steel tank shell, more robust top and bottom outlet freight trains. In 1902, the company moved its operations from protection, and jacketed shells with thermal protection. These new Beebee Island in the center of Watertown to a location then on the design features combine to inhibit discharge of contents during a outskirts of the city. Its operations were converted from brake derailment, to reduce penetration of the tank shell, and to slow valves to munitions during both World War I and II. ‘pool fires’ that can result when hazardous contents of a tank car Throughout the 20th century, NYAB grew through escape in a breach and are ignited. The new design will also be acquisitions and new products, eventually merging with General equal in capacity volume to the legacy DOT-111 tank car with a Signal Corporation in 1967. The company temporarily faltered in loading volume of 30,000 gallons.” 1983 as a result of a decrease in demand for its railroad freight Conditional Probability of Release (CPR) measures the products, but an expansion into equipment for the rail transit likelihood of tank car spills in the event of a derailment at different industry enabled the company’s return to prosperity. NYAB was speeds and by different car types. “With the Tank Car of the Future acquired by the German brake company Knorr-Bremse in 1991. design, at a derailment speed of 50 mph, CPR improves by more Since the beginning of the oil boom, NYAB “has launched than eight times vs. the least-protected DOT-111 legacy tank car,” research and development efforts to introduce new technology to noted Furman. “The Tank Car of the Future is twice as safe as a make oil trains, and all freight trains, safer,” said Hawthorne. fully jacketed and insulated CPC-1232, the current state-of-the-art “Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, a new and safer air brake control valve tank car for transporting hazardous materials.” will be manufactured in Watertown that ensures there is always air “We believe the retrofit timelines outlined in the NPRM can pressure available to activate freight car brakes, regardless of how be met,” said GBW Railcar Services CEO Jim Cowan. “To address long the engineer applies the brakes. This new control device, this need, GBW is making multi-million dollar investments in our called the DB-60 II, is the most significant improvement to repair and retrofit shop capacity to perform large legacy retrofits in pneumatic air brake control valves in 40 years.” a streamlined production environment at four of our locations, “The DB-60 II, with our new BCM (Brake Cylinder including three in Texas and one in Georgia. GBW will do its part Maintainer) feature, builds on our strategy to design products that to ensure our industry can deliver on the retrofits that PHMSA will are ‘Engineered to Outperform’ existing technology,” noted require. GBW supports PHMSA’s effort to retrofit the existing Hawthorne. “Other innovations to make freight trains safer include fleet of tank cars currently used in the transport of all flammable LEADER (Locomotive Engineer Assist/Display Event Recorder), commodities. which gives engineers real-time information about their train and Furthermore, GBW agrees with PHMSA that every Packing the track ahead so that brake and throttle settings can be optimized Group classification—PG I, II, and II—within the Class 3 to minimize in-train forces and maximize safety. flammables category must be transported in a retrofitted tank car “The EP-60 Electronically-Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) brake by 2020, an aggressive but achievable timeline. GBW will deliver system uses electronic signals rather than air pressure to apply and on retrofit designs for the legacy DOT-111 tank cars that include release all the brakes simultaneously throughout a train to bring it optimally sized pressure relief valves, head shields, top fittings to a smoother, faster stop. Our oil-free air compressor supplies protection, thermal protection, and shell jackets with thicker metal clean air to the brake system and requires fewer filters and much for tank car exteriors. Appropriate retrofit choices permit extended less maintenance. Our patented WheelSaver brake shoe repairs service for DOT-111 tank cars in flammable liquids service and for damaged wheels while the train is in operation.” other hazardous materials transport as these cars are placed in While a majority of the company’s business comes from all lower risk service over time. GBW also offers retrofit alternatives Class I railroads in North American, ever increasing exports to for the most recently built CPC-1232 tank cars, with features freight rail customers in Europe, Australia, China, South Africa, including enhancements to the bottom outlet valve and pressure and Brazil represent a growing part of the company’s portfolio. relief valves that will together reduce the CPR.” Railway Age OCTOBER 2014 THE GREEN BLOCK PAGE 15 THE GREEN BLOCK BACK PAGE CENTRAL NEW YORK CHAPTER, NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC

• 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS • CHAPTER MEETINGS Phil Edwards • Tom Edwards • Jack Humphrey • Albert Kallfelz Chapter meetings are held on the third Wednesday of Josie LeMay • Gus Nordone • Dick Palmer • Jeff Paston each month and the Board of Directors meet the first Tom Pierson • Robert Townsend • Gerrit Vanderwerff Wednesday of each month in the Art and Home Center at • OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS • the New York State Fairgrounds. President ...... Al Kallfelz ANNUAL DUES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014 First Vice President ...... Jack Humphrey Regular (Includes National & Local): ...... $62.00 Vice President & Recording Secretary ...... Jeff Paston Senior (62 and over, National & Local): ...... ….....$58.00 Treasurer...... Josie LeMay Family Member (Add-on to Regular & Senior): ...... $10.00 Corresponding Secretary ...... Herb Meinking Additional (National Membership National Representative ...... Open through another Chapter): ...... $12.00 Electronic Media Coordinator...... Jeff Paston Student (Ages 13 thru 24, National & Local): ...... $28.00 Program Coordinators...... Dick Palmer, Tom Pierson & Phil Edwards Youth (Ages 5 thru 12, National & Local): ...... $17.00 Librarian and Archivist ...... Dick Palmer x Regular and Senior dues include $39.00 paid to the Railroadiana Store Managers ...... Tom & Barb Pierson National Society State Fair Display Coordinator ...... Al Kallfelz x Student dues include $16.00 paid to National Martisco Museum Curator...... Open x Family dues include $7.00 paid to National Central Square Museum Curators...... Harvey Harke & Bob Townsend Membership Chairperson...... Tom Edwards x Youth dues include $5.00 paid to National Editor & Historian...... Ed Post x Additional and Youth do not have voting privileges Financial Advisor...... Paul Shinal At Large Member (National Member Only): ...... $50.00 Excursion Coordinator ...... Rick Faigle Green Block Subscribers (Non Members): ...... $12.00 Model RR Exhibit Coordinators ...... Phil Edwards Dues and Subscriptions run from January 1 to December 31 Vol. 52, No. 9 ••• October 2014 GULF C OAST R AILROADING Official Publication of the Gulf Coast Chapter – NRHS, Inc., and Texas Railroading Heritage Museum

The 40 X 80 foot G-Scale layout and the Toddler Play Area at the Gulf Coast Chapter’s Big Texas Train Show provided some of the entertainment for young and old. This large hall at the George R. Brown Convention Center afforded room for a record number of vendor booths and exhibitors’ layouts to display their wares to appreciative visitors on September 6 and 7, 2014. Photo by Tom Mather Big Texas Train Show a success, thanks to volunteers! by Tom Marsh, Chapter Vice President

The Chapter-sponsored Big Texas Train Show came off without a hitch at Houston’s George R. Brown Conven- tion Center over the weekend of Sept. 6-7, thanks to the hard work of volunteer Chapter members and friends. While the final accounting is still underway as this edition of Gulf Coast Railroading is being prepared, preliminary numbers indicate that, in terms of attendance and participation by exhibitors and vendors, the 2014 show was the biggest Big Texas Train Show ever. I want to thank all of the Chapter volunteers and others who made the show a success. We had the best-organized setup and tear-down sessions ever. The ticket booth operations ran smoothly, despite a late-Sunday technical glitch with our credit card machine. Our volunteer security and medical teams from the Harris County Sheriff’s Dept. and Memorial Hermann Healthcare were ready and able to deal with any situation that may have arisen; fortunately, we had no incidents of note.

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Gulf Coast Railroading • October 2014 1 GULF COAST From the Editor... RAILROADING Bill Willits

Vol. 52, No. 9 • October 2014 The NRHS Future On September 20 the NRHS Directors voted “NO” to the new plan.

Unless you have been sleeping in a cave somewhere for the past year or two, you probably are very much aware of the discussions flying back and forth about the internal problems of the National Railway Historical Society. In summary, NRHS at the national level is struggling to survive as a central organization in which members of groups such as our Gulf Coast Chapter and members-at-large who are not affiliated with a chapter will continue to comprise its membership and support its rail history preservation efforts. Gulf Coast Railroading is published 10 times each year by Gulf Coast Well-known author and rail preservationist John Hankey in August and September presented his views about the situation by way of a blog (Trains of Thought) that Chapter, National Railway Histori- can be read on the Trains Magazine website. Hankey cites multiple factors, cal Society, Inc., P.O. Box 457, including the aging of our organization, an inward-looking attitude by NRHS Houston, TX 77001-0457. Opinions management as the world changed outside during the past 20-25 years and other expressed herein may not reflect the matters that have contributed to the present situation. official position of the Gulf Coast Chapter or the National Railway His- I have reprinted an article on pages 5 and 6 titled “NRHS Reveals Details of torical Society. Proposed New Business Model.”which was originally posted on the NRHS website in early September. Please read it to understand more about the situation from the Editor ...... W. E. (Bill) Willits NRHS viewpoint. Note that if the committee’s recommendations had been adopted, Circulation...... J. Dorcz, P. Jones one change is that “chapters” would no longer exist. We could choose to remain affiliated with NRHS as a local organization but just would not be “Gulf Coast Gulf Coast Chapter, National Rail- Chapter” as we know it today. For now we remain a chapter. way Historical Society, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) educational or- I plan to be sitting at my computer writing and assembling this newsletter called ganization incorporated under the Gulf Coast Railroading just the same as the past 15 years; I hope you will be laws of the state of Texas. reading it as always. And rest assured that our efforts to create the Texas Railroad- ing Heritage Museum are continuing forward unaffected by whatever occurs at the national level. We are committed to rail history preservation here in the Houston Meetings of the Membership are area and will be continuing this work we believe is so important. open to the public and take place on the third Tuesday of designated months except December. See Time- table Notes on page 16 for dates and location of upcoming meetings. Welcome Aboard!

Gulf Coast Chapter - NRHS, Inc. owns Robert Rivera a collection of rail equipment: Texas Railroading Heritage Mu- seum. The collection is now in storage awaiting completion of a new Notice of Upcoming Meetings museum site: to be announced. For more details, visit us on the web at The October Membership Meeting of the Gulf Coast Chapter - National Railway our NEW address: Historical Society, Inc., will be held.on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, 7:30 p.m. at www.texasrrmuseum.org Logan’s Roadhouse. See Membership Meeting page 4 for directions.

2014 Officers Contributing to Gulf Coast Railroading: we welcome submissions. The deadline President ...... Chris Beetle for submitting material to the editor is the 12th day of the month prior to the VP-Nat’l Rep ...... Tom Marsh respective cover date. Material may be submitted on a CD or DVD in text or Word VP-Mechanical ...... Al Dykes format along with a hard copy, or e-mailed as text or with a Word or text attachment VP-Membership ...... Perry Jones to [email protected], or you may mail a typed or printed copy to: W. E. Willits, VP-Events ...... Doug Weiskopf Editor, P.O. Box 457, Houston, TX 77001-0457. Time-sensitive news items will be Secretary ...... Dave Bateson given priority over general interest subjects. The editor reserves the right to edit, Treasurer ...... Jerry Dorcz hold or omit material at his discretion. VP-Museum Ops ... David Taveirne VP-Editor ...... W. E. (Bill) Willits

2 Gulf Coast Railroading • October 2014 Chapter & Museum News Summary of the Chapter BOD Meeting, Marsh reported no action of the committee due to responsibilities of preparing for the BTTS. Tuesday, September 2, 2014 Equipment Upgrade and Safety Committee: Chairman by Dave Bateson, Chapter Secretary Chris Beetle reported that the Wednesday Gang continues to do minor exterior work on the stored equipment, but is Meeting held at the IHOP Restaurant, 6508 Washing- limited due to heat issues. ton Avenue, Houston, Texas. Visitor Experience and Interpretation Committee: Co- Called to order at 7:05 P.M. by President Chris Beetle. Chairmen Bill Willits and Doug Weiskopf reported Present were Directors Bateson, Dykes, Jones, Maxwell, development work continues on the Interpretive Panels. Weiskopf, and Willits, Past Presidents Beetle, Dorcz, Big Texas Train Show Committee Chairman Tom Marsh, Sanders, and Whitley, and guest, Zachary Sand- Marsh reported that with the show less than a week ers. President Beetle declared a quorum present. away, he is still in need of more volunteers. Minutes of the August 5, 2014 BOD Meeting submitted by Chapter Secretary Dave Bateson were approved. Actions of the Board: There was no Treasurer’s Report for the period Tom Marsh moved, seconded by Shawn Sanders, ending August 31, 2014, due to the recent appointment of that the Chapter establish a dues table for local organiza- Jerry Dorcz to the position and his commitments to the tion of $24.00 annually for a family membership with a Big Texas Train Show (BTTS). Treasurer Dorcz did PDF newsletter and $34.00 for a family membership with have some numbers for the BTTS as of the BOD meet- a hardcopy newsletter. Unanimously passed. ing; total expenditures for the BTTS totaled $48,330.00. Of that total, $15,290.00 was expended for table rentals Upcoming Membership Meetings: and advertising. Revenue, including vendor table and Chris Beetle reported the September 16, 2014 advance ticket sales stood at $14,624.00. meeting will be held at the Logan’s Roadhouse on US Membership Director Perry Jones reported that in 290. The program is to be a slide show on the Villa light of the current situation with NRHS, the current Grove Sub by Mr. Paul Burgess. chapter membership status and future renewals/new Meeting adjourned by President Beetle at 8:00 P.M. members should continue to be monitored and an alterna- Full minutes respectfully submitted by Chapter Secretary tive membership dues table be established. Dave Bateson; Summary by the editor. Discussion Items: During the Board of Director’s Special Session on August 12, 2014, the Board decided to postpone the President’s column creation the TRHM Board and development of a gover- by Chris Beetle, Chapter President nance agreement until after the BTTS. President Beetle, Tom Marsh, and chapter member Tom Mather will form I would like to thank everyone who assisted in any the nominating committee for the Chapter Board. way with the Big Texas Train Show. This large scale Tom Marsh reported the University of Houston’s endeavor has helped us as a group to keep the enjoyment Website Design Team did not select us for its website of “things railroad” in the public eye until we can make development program. our presence fully known when we open our future Tom Marsh reported no offer has been received by museum in Tomball. While there are still quite a few any possible buyer for the Chapter’s railroad car “Fort hurdles to overcome as we prepare to move our now- Lauderdale”. stored collection to a new site, I believe we are at least Al Dykes reported some of the museum collection halfway there. Our ability to already work together to currently being stored at his family’s vacant home may create a new face to the world indicates to me that we need to be moved to another site pending a lease of the will succeed in our efforts. house to another person. Uncertainty about the future form of NRHS at the Chris Beetle raised the question of meeting locations national level has concerned every member, and as I write for 2015. Several locations were suggested by Board this we await the National Directors’ vote on the commit- members including The Pecos Grill, Valley Ranch BBQ, tee recommendation about the future shape of NRHS in the Tomball Community Center, and Lone Star College, all order to determine how our local relationship to the located in Tomball. A final decision is still to be deter- national organization will be structured. But no matter mined. what happens at national, our local organization will Committee Reports: Site Design and Layout Committee: Chairman Tom (Chapter & Museum News - continued on page 4)

Gulf Coast Railroading • October 2014 3 (Chapter & Museum News - continued from page 3) continue to move ahead independently as we always have. We all look forward to having a permanent place to Membership Meeting 10/21/14 meet and to call home again! Serving on the board is a privilege available to The October 21 Gulf Coast Chapter Membership Chapter members. We need YOU, our members, to serve Meeting will be held at: on the Chapter board. Our 2015 slate will be presented at Logan’s Roadhouse the November 18 Membership Meeting, so now is the 12950 Northwest Freeway (US 290) time to act. Contact me and say you want to serve: Houston, TX 77040 [email protected] or 281-970-6708. Logan’s Roadhouse is located between Bingle and And as the new year approaches, please continue Hollister on the north side of the Northwest Freeway (US your support by renewing your membership for 2015 and 290). If traveling west on US 290, such as from the attending Membership Meetings. In December, plan to Loop 610 area, take the West 43rd/Bingle/Pinemont attend our annual banquet; a flyer will be coming your exit off 290 and proceed on the frontage road past way in November. Pinemont 1/4 mile or so to Logan’s on your right (it’s just past Hooter’s!). If coming east on US 290, such as from the Sam Houston Tollway, take the Pinemont/Bingle/ Membership Information West 43rd exit to Bingle, make the U-Turn under the by Perry Jones, Chapter Membership VP Freeway onto the westbound frontage road, proceed west past Pinemont 1/4 mile or so to Logan’s. If you have read the editor’s column on page 2 and/ We will be meeting in a separate room, so tell the or the article “NRHS Reveals Details of Proposed New host/hostess you are with the railroad group. Come Business Model” on pages 5 and 6, you probably wonder early to eat and to greet your friends. what to do about renewing your membership. As related The brief Membership Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m in my column in the September issue, we will soon be and is immediately followed by a program. sending out 2015 membership renewal forms for the local organization (we remain a “Chapter,” but could later be October 21 Program called something else). Are you familiar with the colorful history of the We hope you will renew your Chapter membership. Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway and successor company We will continue to have regular Membership Meetings Burlington-Rock Island with its Sam Houston Zephyr and with a program, you will continue to receive your Gulf Texas Rocket that “flew” between Houston and Dallas Coast Railroading newsletter and you will have no- through Tomball for many years? How about FW&D, charge entry to the Texas Railroading Heritage Museum BN and BNSF? We plan to soon build a new museum once it is built. We will solicit donations to help with near the BNSF mainline in Tomball. Bill Willits will local projects just as before. You will also be asked to present a program featuring the railroad(s) that have volunteer as always. Nothing really changes. served Tomball since 1907 plus a little local history, too. As we go to press in late September we do not have firm information about how NRHS will handle renewals Next Month: November 18 Program: on the national level, but as noted previously, we plan to Have you entered our 31st anniversary Chapter Photo send our Chapter members a renewal form for “Chapter- Contest yet? The deadline is November 1, so enter now. only.” This way each individual member of our Chapter At this program Tom Marsh will present the photo still will have local affiliation. Assuming nothing else contest entries on exhibit. Everybody will have a chance changes, NRHS will bill for national dues only. to view and vote on their favorites. Donations are and always have been a personal choice. Individuals can decide to make donations to the Membership information current? local organization, to NRHS or to both as they wish just Please let Perry Jones, Chapter Membership VP, as in the past. know as soon as possible about any address, phone number or email address changes by contacting him via e-mail: ([email protected]) or Reminders from the Editor ([email protected]) I need your articles for the November/December or by phone: 281-844-0951 (Mobile). Please issue by Sunday, October 12. Articles for the January include your membership ID (NRHS Member 2015 issue will be needed by Friday, December 12. Number) and mention “Membership Change.” Thank you.

4 Gulf Coast Railroading • October 2014 (Big Texas Train Show - continued from page 1) We saw many happy faces, young and old, among NRHS Reveals Details of Proposed our visitors, and most of the vendors reported solid sales. New Business Model The model railroad clubs all indicated the show was a Editors NOTE: This New Business Model plan was not success for them; our George R. Brown Convention accepted by the National Directors on September 20; a Center venue is one of the few locations where the clubs “NO” vote. It is printed for your information. can set up and run trains for two full days with hardly (Reprinted from the NRHS website): any space restrictions. The most commonly heard John Hankey’s recent “Trains of Thought” series question at the show from our visitors, exhibitors and makes a strong argument that the 80-year old model of vendors was, “Will you do this again next year?” the National Railway Historical Society is broken and is As most of you are aware, the Chapter produces the most likely months away from collapsing. Not included in Big Texas Train Show on an irregular schedule (three in John’s post is that a committee of NRHS volunteers has the last five years) depending on available volunteer been working around the clock this summer to design a resources, the availability and cost of the host facility, new business model that would transform NRHS into a etc. The Chapter board will consider all of these factors contemporary organization with a vital purpose. over the next month or two to determine whether or not “What’s most interesting about John’s column is that to produce a show in 2015. our proposed new business model addresses nearly all the Thanks again to everyone who worked to make the complaints he correctly points out: the need to replace an 2014 Big Texas Train Show a success! outdated membership model, the lack of a shared purpose among our membership, and poor communications between the national organization and its chapters,” explains Steve Barry, global NRHS director and a member Texas Railroading program at Bush of the new business model committee. “Had John Hankey Library November 22nd known this project was being developed over the summer by the editor months, we’re sure it would have influenced his col- Robert Holzweiss has announced that the Bush umn.” Presidential Library and Museum at 1000 George Bush “As editor of Railfan & Railroad magazine since Drive West, College Station, Texas, 77845 (on the Texas 1997, I’ve seen how technology has completely changed A&M campus) will be presenting its annual “Texas the way rail enthusiasts socialize and share interests,” Railroading” program on Saturday, November 22, 2014, Barry adds. “This new model is long overdue and will from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. We highly recommend this give NRHS a clear purpose and a focus that looks annual program to all rail enthusiasts. forward for the first time in decades.” Admission is $15 payable at the door and includes The new model is subject to the National NRHS lunch. An RSVP is appreciated so the food can be Board of Directors’ approval at its September 20 meeting. properly planned. Email to: [email protected] If approved, a transition process would immediately or phone (979)-691-4074. begin; if rejected, it is unclear how the society will Speakers will include (not necessarily in order of continue through the current crisis. appearance): Below is an overview of the proposed significant • Well-known BNSF, Union Pacific and Fort Worth & changes: Western official photographer Ken Fitzgerald, whose Clear focus: For the first time in 80 years, NRHS work also appears in several national publications. would become a donor-driven organization that takes the • Rail author and historian Ken Stavinoha, who has lead on educating and raising awareness of the impor- restored and operates the former Cane Belt/GC&SF Eagle tance of rail preservation, as well as create funding Lake Depot museum among his many accomplishments, sources and be a resource for museums, tourist railroads will present a sample of photographic images from his and historical societies. NRHS will focus entirely on 20+ year collection of cabinet cards and photo postcards. connecting people who love railroad history with organi- • Lifelong railfan and historian Patrick Phelan, always zations that need funding for preservation-related projects or educational programs. an entertaining speaker. Chapter model retired: Under the new NRHS, • A speaker from Union Pacific Railroad yet to be chapters will be replaced by affiliates who can choose named. whether they want to be a part of the national NRHS or A number of us have attended each year and this not. Affiliation costs will be a flat rate, costing less per program provides an opportunity to visit with other rail member, and will no longer be driven by a group’s history enthusiasts (and a number of noted authorities on membership size. Members and affiliates can join NRHS railroading) in attendance. Make plans to join us for this because they want to, not because they’re forced to. excellent program Saturday, November 22, 9:30 a.m. Likewise, individuals can choose to join the national

Gulf Coast Railroading • October 2014 5 society or to join an NRHS affiliate group – they would Railway Heritage Grants program. So would high school no longer need to choose both. Affiliates can either be students who gain hands-on railroad experience at nonprofit or for-profit. summer RailCamp programs, learning what it’s like to Successful programs will continue: The society’s work on a railroad. And preservation groups whose annual Railway Heritage Grant program would continue projects were recognized by last year’s Most At-Risk list, giving to rail equipment and media preservation projects which spotlighted Atlantic Coast Line 4-6-2 No. 1504 and as it has since 1991. So far it’s awarded $650,000 to the ex-New York Central Lion Gardiner, each receiving organizations across the U.S. The equally successful multiple grants thanks to public awareness. RailCamp program will continue to host high school “The argument has been made from two different students on the west and east coasts, giving them hands- railroad CEOs at recent NRHS convention banquets that on rail experience not found anywhere else. Last, the there’s a real need for more cooperation and cohesion in Most At-Risk list will continue to spotlight rail landmarks the rail preservation community,” said Barry. “NRHS before they’re lost forever. could be the organization that serves as the unifying Conventions: The annual convention will continue group – if it can get its act together. Getting its act unchanged for the short-term. Conventions are a great together does not mean maintaining the status quo. The way for our membership to gather and experience a new business model is something that not only rail unique rail operation, share the excitement of railroad preservation can get behind, but moves toward a plan the heritage with the public, and benefit regions of the professional railroad world can also endorse.” country. The last two conventions in Alaska and North- west Arkansas made a profit, adding to NRHS’ bottom line. The Local Publications: The NRHS News will continue in a digital format, while the quarterly NRHS Bulletin will be available to supporters who make annual donations or by They came (and came) to the Big Texas subscription (to members and non-members) at $29 per Train Show! year. The crowds came to the Big Texas Train Show Who needs this: Current NRHS members and donors, sponsored by the Gulf Coast Chapter – NRHS, Inc. at the active and armchair preservationists, younger railfans, rail George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston Septem- organizations, educational institutions, historians of all ber 6 and 7. Whew, were we glad to see them! ages, and anyone with a dream to see their favorite With a record number of vendors and great layouts railroad landmark saved. and other exhibits to visit, the entire two days was filled Who developed it: The new business model commit- with enthusiastic participants in the “Train Show” tee includes experts in business management, railroading, experience. Tom Marsh did a great job of bringing in marketing and finance. They include: vendors and exhibitors who could provide a full day’s • Steve Barry, editor of Railfan & Railroad magazine, entertainment. For visitors, from the youngest to the who’s been active in NRHS for over 30 years and has oldest, it was great fun! extensive experience in publishing, the rail industry and accounting. Below: Donna Harris, Mike Harris and Brent Lamb displayed Mike’s motor car and the Chapter’s newly rebuilt velocipede. • Bob Ernst, global director, Telegraph editor, and Photo by Tom Mather national secretary of NRHS, with over 30 years of expertise in business management and operations. • Gary Reinbolt, a not-for-profit management and fundraising consultant with 20 years of experience in revenue generation and nonprofit restructuring. • Jeff Smith, an information technology and marketing consultant who also serves as editor of the NRHS Bulletin and has been active in helping NRHS fit into the national preservation landscape. • Wesley Weis, president and CEO of the Morristown & Erie Railway, one of four investors who purchased the bankrupt M&E in 1981 and revitalized the company. John Hankey’s column asked if anyone would miss the NRHS. Here’s who would: History and preservation groups that receive up to $5,000 in the society’s annual

6 Gulf Coast Railroading • October 2014 On Other Rails

R. J. Corman Railroad Company A September 3, 2014, item in progressiverailroading.com included the following: “…R. J. Corman Railroad Co./Texas Lines L.L.C. yesterday announced the purchase of the Texas South- Eastern Railroad Co.’s (TSE) assets. “A Georgia-Pacific L.L.C. subsidiary, TSE serves several industrial customers, including Atlas Roofing, Agridyne, Momentive Chemicals, Georgia-Pacific and Laminate Technologies. The short line operates 12 miles of yard track in Diboll, Texas. “We are very pleased to complete the acquisition of Above: Children (and their parents) all thrived on the huge [the] TSE,” said R. J. Corman Railroad Group President Big Texas Train Show play area . Photo by Tom Mather and Chief Executive Officer Craig King in a press release. “This acquisition will complement our existing Texas Want to run a train? assets and is consistent with our company strategy to Now Hiring! responsibly grow our rail and rail-related assets and Hermann Park Conservancy is now hiring Engineers/ services.” Conductors and a mechanic for the Hermann Park Railroad. Take your love for trains to a new level by (From Railway Track & Structures via Tom Marsh) driving our train around beautiful Hermann Park in KCS rebuilds six bridges on Beaumont Subdivision Houston. You must have a passion for customer service Kansas City Southern completed a large bridge and enjoy working with families and kids. This position project where it rebuilt six timber bridges on the Beau- is part-time and will average 10 - 20 hours per week, $10 mont Subdivision in an area known as the Sabine River per hour. bottoms near Starks, La., in order to increase track speed to add capacity. In 2012, KCS said it began evaluating its construction method options, based on the length of work windows and manpower needed to minimize disruptions to train traffic. The decision was made to build all six bridges on-line with engineering work windows of six to eight hours every day with crews working eight days on and six days off. The project was primarily managed in-house, including the planning, estimates, surveying, design, bidding and inspections. KCS said this approach saved the railroad a great deal on overall project costs. Environ- mental permitting and geotechnical investigation were managed by outside consultants. We are also looking for a part-time mechanic to work The location of the six bridges created a challenge on our train. General knowledge of automobile and/or since there is no direct access to roads, other than by rail, fork lift mechanics is required. This position will also for mobilizing manpower, equipment or material. The work on golf carts and lawn maintenance equipment. nearest road crossing to any of the six bridges was about E-mail [email protected] or fill out the one mile away. Visitor Services application on our website: Additionally, only one spur track with a stub end was http://www.hermannpark.org/employment-opportunities/ near the site for storing track equipment. Extensive Ron Misrack planning and coordination was necessary to minimize Director, Visitor Services work window interruptions. During each work window, Hermann Park Conservancy nine hi-rail vehicles, a Brandt truck and locomotive crane, 713-528-0827 flat cars and gondola cars and up to 70 crew members http://www.hermannpark.org/ were on site. Six additional cranes were used – two for http://www.facebook.com/HermannPark http://www.twitter.com/HermannPark (On Other Rails - continued on page 8)

Gulf Coast Railroading • October 2014 7 New SP book The North Texas Chapter, NRHS, is publishing a new book titled “Southern Pacific’s Eastern Lines 1946-1996” written by David M. Bernstein, a former SP train dispatcher and officer. This 400 page book, to be available December 1, 2014, is illustrated with color and black and white photographs and numerous maps. “It is the definitive guide to the operation and history of S.P. Lines in Texas and Louisiana from the end of World War II until the Union Pacific merger.” Regular price $69.95, Pre-Printing Discount Price $59.95 (price good through November 1, 2014) Texas residents add 8.25% Sales Tax ($4.95) Shipping ($5.00) Checks payable to: North TX Chapter NRHS P.O. Box 600304 Dallas, TX 75360 Orders and info: [email protected]

(On Other Rails - continued from page 7) support and four to drive piles. “I want to personally thank and congratulate the entire operations group, who contributed to the success of this project, with special recognition to our bridge management team, Mike Schmidt, Carl Bryant and Sri Honnur, for their dedication and effort over the past two years to make this happen,” said KCS senior vice president engineering and chief transportation officer Jeff Songer. (KCS Beaumont Subdivision runs from Shreveport to Port Arthur via Beaumont. Starks, La., is near the border with Texas. The KCS line through the area was originally built in 1897. It was one of the last segments of the Kansas City to Port Arthur mainline to open, according to the KCS Historical Society website. The segment from Beaumont to Port Arthur had opened two years earlier in 1895.) (From AAR SmartBrief) BNSF facility drives development in south Dallas BNSF’s intermodal rail yard serving the International Inland Port of Dallas has been a key feature attracting development in the region, according to this commentary. The latest project is a planned 700,000-square-foot warehouse on 100 acres to be built by Trammell Crow Above: This map illustrates the three possible projected routes Co. for the Central Texas Railway being proposed to run between Dallas and Houston. Environmental studies began in summer (From progressiverailroading.com) 2014 and once the actual route has been confirmed construction Through 2014’s first 35 weeks, 13 reporting U.S., could begin, according to the company’s management, by 2016. Canadian and Mexican railroads handled 13,448,861 Of course, the “BNSF” (red) route via Tomball (former route carloads, up 3.1 percent, and 11,356,895 containers and of the Sam Houston Zephyr and Texas Rocket as well as Twin trailers, up 5.9 percent compared with the same 2013 Star Rocket) is the most direct between the two cities. period. Image courtesy Central Texas Railway

8 Gulf Coast Railroading • October 2014 Troop Sleeping Cars Help came from the U. S. Government’s Defense by George Loftin Corporation, which contracted for the construction of 2,400 troop sleeping cars. The cars were government- While on our trip to Alaska for the 2013 NRHS owned but were operated and maintained by the Pullman convention, we stayed at the Denali Park Hotel in Healy, Company. The troop sleepers were built by the Pullman- AK, for a night. As a sidelight, the lobby is a remodeled Standard Car Manufacturing Company in its Michigan 1943 train car. After registering I inquired as to what City, IN, plant. The hotel’s registration car was most type of car it was. The clerk allowed me to copy its likely from the first lot of 1,200 built in 1943. The first history article and said I could share the information as it lot produced was provided with trap doors and step wells would be good publicity for the hotel. The article refers which are on the side of the hotel’s car. to “cars.” There are two more of the cars that are used Some other features are the 10 sliding windows by the manager of the about 2 feet wide by 3 hotel as a private feet high. In addition residence and are not to the main windows open to the public. In there were smaller fact, there are large windows at each end signs and a barrier of the car. Ventilation warning people not to was provided by eight invade his privacy. exhaust ventilators in So, here goes my the roof and inlet rewrite of the article. ventilators in the sides During the period near the eaves. A low from 12/1941 to 08/ pressure steam vapor 1945, the railroads heating system with moved more than 97% fin radiators was of American troops. installed. On the floor Approximately 43.7 there are blue perfo- million military rated grills that personnel had to be covered all heating moved from every pipes within the car. town and city in the U. Although it hardly looks like a hotel lobby, this brightly painted 1943 Each car had four S. and there were no Pullman Troop Sleeper serves the purpose well in Healy, Alaska. wash basins, two at interstate highways Photo by George Loftin each end with cold and hardly any and hot water faucets passenger planes. This was the situation faced as our and also two enclosed toilets, one at each end. These are nation had to move huge numbers of men to military no longer in the hotel’s car. Each car had sleeping training camps, and then ports at seacoast cities to load accommodations for 29 passengers and one porter, with onto ships headed for a war which needed Americans, each having an individual bed. The berths were arranged quickly, in Asia, Africa, Australia and Europe. in tiers of three running crosswise with the aisle along WW II placed extreme demands upon the railroads one side. For daytime use the top berths were lowered to because at this same time the railroads accommodated the form a back for the seat converted from the lower needs of staggering numbers of civilian passengers. The berths. railroads were required to transport millions of soldiers Because of the bare-bones construction and freight and as many as 2,500 special trains a month were car pedigree, the troop cars’ accommodations and ride devoted to troops and their equipment. Appeals to quality were hardly on a par with a standard Pullman car. civilians to limit non-essential travel provided only partial However, because these cars would bear the name relief. Pullman, the company made it clear that the service in Several stop-gap solutions were tried to accommo- these cars was to conform in every respect to the date demand. The Pennsylvania RR cut porthole win- customer service received in regular Pullman cars. So dows in the sides of round roof boxcars and added hard bedding was changed nightly, linens and supplies were riding bunks. Pullman tourist heavyweight sleeping cars the same, there was a porter in each car, and there was a were pressed into troop-train service and could handle up berth for every man. to 39 passengers. These additions were much needed Diagrams of these type cars can be seen on the web: and helpful but fell short of what was needed as http://www.pullman-museum.org/main/exhibits/pgtw/ American’s participation in the war increased. images/Troop-sleeper.jpg

Gulf Coast Railroading • October 2014 9 Early Texas Railroads

Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe does not represent merely a margin, as is the case with by W. E. (Bill) Willits merchandise. The prospects are good for a nice profit for the feeders and shippers.” Part 4 The Texas, Louisiana & Eastern Railroad owned trackage from Conroe eastward to Cleveland and Merriam Since establishing the town in 1880 the GC&SF had and operated as an independent line from 1892 until going been expanding in Temple. Improvements in the into receivership and being sold: railroad’s facilities meant new prestige for the town: March 11, 1897 August 8, 1895 “A valuable purchase has been made by the Santa Fe “Temple Tribune: As evidence of the amount of railway corporation in the Texas, Louisiana and Eastern railway improvements now being made in Temple by the railway, which thus becomes a part of the Santa Fe Santa Fe people, 600 cars of gravel for the filling in of system. The roads connect at Conroe.” the new switches and sidings in Temple have been Who says old time railroading was all hard work? ordered from near Cameron. Twelve tracks are to be GC&SF men knew how to have a good time: strung through the yards here. March 25, 1897 This will give ample siding and “The Santa Fe conductors switching room and with the The roundhouse committee this week will hold their annual picnic in additions and remodeling of the closed their last deal for the 200 Brenham this year, in May.” present buildings the Santa Fe in The following item pre- acres of land lying one mile south of Temple will be a hummer.” ceded the construction of the Ports along the Texas Gulf Bellville, which is donated to the Cane Belt Railroad by a year; the coast were dredging to get the Santa Fe railroad for terminal Cane Belt first built southward deepest channels possible: purposes. Mr. Gilbough, local agent from Lakeside, just south of May 28, 1896 for the company, will be in Bellville Eagle Lake, but then built an “Galveston News: Twenty- today or tomorrow to receive the extension north to Sealy in three and a half feet of water deeds to the land. 1899. A few years later the was found in Galveston channel Cane Belt became a branch of by the pilots on two days during the GC&SF: the past week. This is the April 1, 1897 deepest water ever found in the channel and shows that “The Eagle Lake Advertiser has an article advocating the efforts of the engineers to secure twenty-four feet by the building of a railroad from Eagle Lake to Sealy, to September 1 may be realized long before that date. The connect with the M., K. & T. and the G., C. & S. F. water has been increasing very rapidly of late, probably Sometimes reporters could get their facts confused. due to the tumultuous condition of the sea, which has The following item is half right, but the acquisition was continued unprecedentedly rough for over a month. The made by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, not the Gulf, cause of it is unknown, but there are several theories in Colorado & Santa Fe. The extension of the railroad had explanation.” been built west from the AT&SF at Isleta, New Mexico, The cattle business all over Texas had grown to Needles, California, under the Atlantic & Pacific enormously since the railroads replaced the old cattle charter nearly 15 years earlier, and when the term of the drives and became carriers of cattle in large numbers to charter expired, this transaction resulted: the slaughter houses of Kansas City, St. Louis and May 13, 1897 Chicago. There were often items from towns along the “It is announced that the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe railroads about the numbers of cattle being shipped; the railway company has purchased the Atlantic and Pacific following was typical: road at a cost of $12,000,000.” December 24, 1896 There was competition among the GC&SF’s own “Temple Tribune: The first cattle shipment of the division towns: season leaves Temple today for either St. Louis or Kansas May 13, 1897 City. There will be 13 cars, routed via the Santa Fe. “Brenham Press: Temple is stirred up again for fear Messrs. Wiley Saulsbery & Co. and Thompson & Ely are she will lose the machine shops. Cleburne is the point the shippers. This is the opening of a traffic that will which threatens to take them, and a five years water bring some $200,000 to Temple within the next few contract for 11½ cents per 1000 gallons is the kick that months. One beauty of the business is that the money the Santa Fe has against Temple. The Santa Fe wants comes here in payment of a product of the country and water for 8 cents per 1000 gallons.”

10 Gulf Coast Railroading • October 2014 At the Bellville roundhouse on January 14, 1911, 4-6-2 Pacific 1284 proudly bears the AT&SF name. This was one from an order of twenty 4-6-2 locomotives (1270-1289) built by Baldwin for the Santa Fe in 1909-1910. Photo courtesy Ken E. Stavinoha collection Business downturns successful, some not. He always resulted in reduction was best known for his of employees; 1897 was a leadership of the San “down” year: Antonio and Aransas Pass. September 23, 1897 The Guadalupe Valley was “Brenham Banner: The his latest venture in 1898: Santa Fe railroad is cutting March 31, 1898 expenses by reducing its “Cuero Star: While force where possible on all waiting for the Victoria train parts of its line.” yesterday Col. N. C. Gullett A quick decision had to was accosted by a Star man be made during a supposed and asked about the outbreak of yellow fever at Guadalupe Valley railroad Galveston which was and where it was headed expected to harm the for. He said at present it railroad’s local forces: was headed for Victoria, October 21, 1897 and is being graded at the “The general offices of rate of one and a half miles the Gulf, Colorado and per day. He said that it was Santa Fe railway company only 45 miles from have been temporarily O’Connorsport to Victoria, established at Cleburne.” and that the company However, soon thereaf- intended to have it com- ter came mounting evidence pleted and cars running by that the yellow fever was July 4. He said from not in Galveston after all: Victoria he thought it would October 28, 1897 go east to Alvin and there “The general offices of connect with the Santa Fe.” the Gulf, Colorado and From the benefit of Santa Fe railway have been hindsight we know that the moved back to Galveston.” Guadalupe Valley was not a Uriah Lott had been on This 1893 Official Guide timetable shows the GC&SF’s success, but did do some the Texas railroad scene for own Galveston to Purcell mainline and the Lampasas branch, grading as far inland as many years as the promoter which had reached San Angelo in 1888. Yoakum before becoming and leader of several railroad Gulf Coast Chapter - NRHS archives just another unfinished ventures, some of them story.

Gulf Coast Railroading • October 2014 11 This 1908 photo postcard shows the Silsbee depot, which was located on the north side of the GC&SF Somerville to Silsbee line at a junction with the Gulf, Beaumont & Kansas City, which had connected Beaumont and Silsbee in 1894. The GC&SF leased the GB&KC in 1903. Photo courtesy Ken E. Stavinoha collection

The GC&SF employed quite a number of people in the freight terminal at this place. The Langtrys work the Bellville area as the road’s facilities there expanded: between 300 and 400 hands, and lively times are looked June 8, 1899 for when they open up the soil. They are now finishing “Bellville Times: The roundhouse committee this up some work for the company at Gay Hill.” week closed their last deal for the 200 acres of land lying Flooding along the major rivers emptying into the one mile south of Bellville, which is donated to the Santa Gulf was a frequent problem. Both the GH&SA and the Fe railroad for terminal purposes. Mr. Gilbough, local GC&SF had major bridges over the Brazos damaged agent for the company, will be in Bellville today or numerous times: tomorrow to receive the deeds to the land. The work of July 13, 1899 preparing the grounds for the tracks will commence right “Colorado Citizen: The Brazos is said to have risen away, and the company will perhaps be pushed for time 65 feet up to noon last Thursday. The Richmond Coaster to get the work completed for the opening of the cotton says: At 8 o’clock Thursday morning the river reached its season.” highest point, about three feet above the great rise of June 15, 1899 1885, and as this is being written the water is believed to “Bellville Times: It is said that about sixty mule be slowly falling, though it is hardly perceptible… The teams will commence work next week on the new railroad and county bridges stood as firmly as the rocks roundhouse yards below Bellville. Excavations for the of Gibraltar, and showed the excellent workmanship of large reservoir the railroad will build there will be about those magnificent structures.” the first work done. For this reservoir the railroad has The GC&SF branch from Somerville eastward via entered negotiations, through the local committee, for Navasota, Montgomery and Conroe had for some time purchase of fifteen additional acres of land from Mr. A. terminated in the area of Cleveland and Merriam. A Brugger.” connection further east was being sought. An item in the June 22, 1899 September 7, 1900, issue of The Railway Age stated: “Bellville Times: Langtry Brothers have been given “Contracts are to be let within 30 days for building the contract by the Santa Fe to build their track yards for the eastern extension of the Conroe branch, formerly the

12 Gulf Coast Railroading • October 2014 Texas Louisiana & Eastern, from the eastern terminus east to a connection with the Gulf Beaumont & Kansas City at or near Silsbee, Tex., about 55 miles. Surveys are now being made. C. F. W. Fett, C. E., Galveston, Tex.” In the same issue, an item about the Gulf Beaumont & Kansas City, which the Santa Fe would eventually acquire, stated: “Work on the extension from Rogan to Jasper, Tex., has been delayed by wet weather, but grading is now being pushed and plans are being prepared for a commodious depot at Jasper.” On September 8, 1900, Galveston was struck by the greatest disaster in U.S. history when a hurricane devas- tated the Island and continued inland, killing over 6,000 people on Galveston A GC&SF passenger train in Brenham in the early 20th century; “Santa Fe” is Island alone and causing many millions barely visible on the letterboard and truss rods are seen on the nearest car, plus of dollars in damage. The railroads of arched windows on the next car. The sign reflected (as a reversed image) in the the area were hard hit. All three railroad nearest car’s windows is not decipherable; a comparison to known businesses bridges then in place and the wagon along the GC&SF tracks in Brenham between 1900 and 1920 using Sanborn road bridge from the mainland to the Fire Insurance maps yielded no similar letter sequence. Island were severely damaged. Photo courtesy Brenham Heritage Museum A description of the hurricane damage in the September 14, 1900, issue of The Railway Age included the following: “An ocean liner was swirled through the west bay, crashed through the bay bridges, and is now lying in a few feet of water near the wreckage of the railroad bridges…” For several days after the storm, rescue of the living and recovery of the dead required all hands, but within 13 days the GC&SF bridge, the least damaged of the three railroad bridges, was repaired sufficiently to allow trains to cross onto the Island. That bridge would be the only one repaired and would provide rail access to Galveston for all railroads entering the city until a completely new causeway with three railroad tracks (including the new Galveston-Houston Electric Railway trackage) and a paved two lane automo- The 1900 Galveston Hurricane caused the greatest loss of life of any storm ever bile roadway was completed; it was recorded in the United States. Railroads suffered devastating financial losses officially dedicated May 12, 1912. from this disaster, as seen here on the Island, when wind and water wrecked Railroads in general were so much a equipment and facilities. Access to the mainland was restored within 13 days. part of the landscape by the early 20th Photographer unknown, GCC-NRHS archives century that they became less newswor- thy over the years as people moved on to other things. March 2, 1905 The following GC&SF item, however, deserved newspa- “Santa Fe has prepared plans for the shops at pers’ attention: Cleburne, burned last July.”

Gulf Coast Railroading • October 2014 13 Ten-wheeler 437 is a typical GC&SF engine of the late 19th and early 20th century. The road stabled large numbers of ten- wheelers for its fast passenger train service. While the location of the photo is unknown, it is evident the tall young crewman is concentrating on the camera, but not the engine being attended to for its coming haul, probably by the engineer. Courtesy Ken E. Stavinoha Collection

Some GC&SF Connections, Acquisitions and Leases when chartered in 1898, had a more modest construction record once work began in 1901 at Roganville. By 1904 GB&KC the road extended from Roganville to Center, 78 miles. In eastern Texas the GC&SF added a substantial The GC&SF leased the line in late 1903 and operated it, amount of trackage by lease and eventual acquisition of finally merging the property in 1948. three lines that stretched from Beaumont to Longview during the early 20th century: The Gulf, Beaumont and T&G Kansas City (GB&KC) was chartered in 1893 and The Texas and Gulf Railway Company (T&G) was a construction was begun in 1894 between Beaumont and relative latecomer that provided the third part of the Silsbee, a distance of 21 miles. By the end of 1895 the Longview-Beaumont line. Upon chartering in 1904 the line extended to Kirbyville, an additional 31 miles, and in company planned to build from Timpson southward 150 1899 another 10 miles was added. The AT&SF bought miles to a then-undetermined place on the Gulf Coast and the GB&KC that year, but the company continued to from Timpson northwest to the vicinity of Longview. operate under its own management. In a dispute with the According to the Handbook of Texas, “The Texas ICC over claims of discriminatory rates on the line the and Gulf Railway had five predecessor companies, three AT&SF had to remove several miles of trackage in 1901. of which were acquired by direct purchase. These were The GC&SF then leased the GB&KC in 1903 and the line the Marshall, Timpson and Sabine Pass Railway Com- was finally merged into the GC&SF in 1948. pany, the Texas and Sabine Valley Railway Company, and the Texas, Sabine Valley and Northwestern Railway GB&GN Company. The Texas, Sabine Valley and Northwestern Another East Texas railroad enterprise that provided had acquired part of its line from the Galveston, Sabine part of the Longview-Beaumont link was the Gulf and St. Louis Railway, which was the successor to the Beaumont and Great Northern Railroad (GB&GN). This Longview and Sabine Valley Railway Company…” line, which was initially envisioned to start in the vicinity Construction on the T&G between 1905 and 1909 of Sabine Pass and extend to Paris in northeast Texas resulted in connecting Timpson and Center. The AT&SF

14 Gulf Coast Railroading • October 2014 acquired the T&G in 1906 and the GC&SF subsequently Stewart Roads, where a lace (curtain) and mosquito leased the property until 1948, when the line was merged netting factory was in operation in 1893, at least for a into the GC&SF. short time. The factory apparently closed within a matter of months, probably a casualty of the “Panic of 1893” G&I which defeated many businesses. Apparently Nottingham The Gulf and Inter-State Railroad (G&I), chartered in was to be a “planned community,” but the early failure of 1894, was planned to connect Point Bolivar, on the the factory undoubtedly changed those plans. The G&W peninsula just across Galveston Bay from Galveston tracks extended another mile or so beyond Nottingham to Island with the Southern Pacific (T&NO) in Liberty Lafitte’s Grove (today known as Pirate’s Beach), a County. A large portion of this 70 mile railroad ran popular picnic and recreation area near the shore. (literally) along the Gulf Coast. The track built by the An interesting archaeological study published in G&I extended from Port Bolivar to High Island on the Current Archaeology in Texas in 2009 titled “In Search of coast and then turned inland to Beaumont. the Lost Community of Nottingham” contains (among A change of ownership in 1898 brought the Santa Fe several exhibits) an aerial photo marking the boundaries Railway into the G&I’s future through a subsidiary of the Nottingham Lace Factory and a promotional photo company which built docks and additional trackage at from 1893 of poor quality showing the three-story Port Bolivar. The G&I also operated a rail ferry service factory with its name, “Nottingham Lace Curtain Fac- between Galveston and Port Bolivar that gave it a connec- tory.” Another illustration shows the estimated general tion to the GC&SF on the Island. Despite loss of 27 layout of trackage that apparently existed on the east and miles of track and a trapped passenger train (it was three west sides of the factory, creating a wye off the mainline. years before another train could run) resulting from the Excursions were run from Galveston proper to the 1900 “Galveston” Hurricane, and severe storm damage Nottingham-Lafitte’s Cove areas. One description says, again in 1909 and 1915 that destroyed a lot of its track “The railway line’s excursion train, called ‘The Little and facilities, the line built again each time and survived, Susie,’ carried families on open flat cars for Sunday though tenuously. picnics to the Nottingham area now known as Pirate’s The AT&SF acquired the G&I in 1908 and leased it Beach, Pirate’s Cove and Lafitte’s Cove.’” to the GC&SF in 1914. Passenger service lasted until the The Hurricane of 1900 severely damaged the empty early 1930s, when a mixed train became the accommoda- factory structure, although there were claims that the tion. All of its track was removed by 1968. smokestack was still standing a few years later. Stewart Road ends today at 13 Mile Road and FM 3005, the highway to San Luis Pass, less than two miles west of the Nottingham Lace Factory site. A 1925 Galveston Island topographical map shows the location where 13 Mile Road is today to be the end of road access westward on the Island at that time. A Texas Historical Commission marker about this area, where Jean LaFitte was rumored to have buried treasure before leaving in 1821, stands just south of FM 3005 on 13 Mile Road. G&W The Galveston, La Porte and Houston, a Southern One fairly late acquisition (1923) by the GC&SF Pacific affiliate which was acquired to provide SP with occurred right on Galveston Island itself. The Galveston “friendly” access from the mainland to the Island via a & Western Railway (G&W), when formed in 1887, had bridge built in 1892, became operator of the usable plans to build a railroad to or near the Mexican border. Galveston & Western trackage on the Island in 1895. The next year the G&W acquired a 15 mile narrow gauge After large segments of G&W track were destroyed line (originally Galveston, Brazos & Colorado Narrow in the Hurricane of 1900 there were only about four miles Gauge Railway, also aspiring to reach Mexico, but in the city along two streets reaching down from the port unsuccessful soon after startup) which had been built on area to Fort Crockett near the Gulf shore. The GC&SF the Island in 1876-77. The G&W also began gradually took over operation of the last surviving trackage in 1910 converting the tracks, many of which ran in streets, from and finally bought the G&W in 1923. narrow to standard gauge in the 1890’s and even built some dual-gauge street trackage. Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe The entry in the June 1893 Official Guide shows End of Part 4 that the G&W provided train service twice a day (a 50 minute trip each way) between Galveston and a commu- Errata: Part 3, Page 15 September issue, the statement nity called Nottingham located about “13 miles” west on that Frisco’s St. Louis to Paris (Texas) sleeping car the Island in the vicinity of modern-day 11 Mile and service ended in 1947 is in error; it ended prior to 1939.

Gulf Coast Railroading • October 2014 15 Timetable Notes

NOTE: Meetings Watch for monthly Membership Meeting Sunday, Tentative date for the annual Gulf Coast location announcements in this newslet- December 7, Chapter Holiday Party. Details and ter, on the Chapter website and on 5 - 8 p.m. reservation forms will be coming in Novem- Facebook. ber.

Tuesday, October Gulf Coast Chapter Board Meeting NOTICE! As always, there is NO Chapter-wide October 7, at the IHOP on Washington and I/10 (south meeting scheduled in December. 7:00 p.m. side of I/10). 2015 meeting dates will be listed beginning in Tuesday, October Planning Meeting of the Gulf Coast the November/December 2014 issue. October 21, Chapter - NRHS, Inc., at Logan’s Road- 7:30 p.m. house, 12950 NW Freeway (US 290).

Saturday, Last day for entries to qualify for the 31st November 1 Annual Photo Contest.

Tuesday, November Gulf Coast Chapter Board November 4, Meeting at the IHOP on Washington and 7:00 p.m. I/10 (south side of I/10).

Tuesday, November Membership Meeting of the Gulf November 18, Coast Chapter - NRHS, Inc., at Logan’s 7:30 p.m. Roadhouse, 12950 NW Freeway (US 290).

Tuesday, December Gulf Coast Chapter Board December 2, Meeting at the IHOP on Washington and 7:00 p.m. I/10 (south side of I/10).

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16 Gulf Coast Railroading • October 2014 HIGH GREEN The Official Newsletter of the Chesapeake Railway Association Volume 40, Number 10 October 2014 www.chessierail.org New Power for the Mid

Jim Kleeman photographed the action on August 25 when CSX delivered the new power for the Maryland Midland, bringing four locomotives from Hagerstown to Highfield on local D702. Jim writes, “The units are former UP and SP SD45s that have been rebuilt and repainted. They are now classified as SD40-2s by Genesee & Wyoming. CSX D702 dropped them off on the interchange track in Highfield, MD, shortly after 11 a.m.” The new locomotives are numbered 3448, 3449, 3450 and 3451.

This Month’s Meeting: Wednesday, October 1 at 8 p.m. at Montgomery College, Rockville, MD, featuring The 2013 NRHS Convention by Jay Creswell

Following Meeting: Wednesday, November 5 at 8 p.m. at Montgomery College, Rockville, MD, featuring 2013: Year in Review, Part II by Alex Mayes HIGH GREEN

Chesapeake Railway Association Officers and Directors President Tim Moriarty 2781 Prince Harold Court, Herndon, VA 20171-2441 (703) 758-7449 [email protected] Vice President Wayne Kirchhof 16490 A. E. Mullinix Road, Woodbine, MD 21797-8430 (410) 489-5987 Treasurer Paul Bergdolt 8832 N. Westland Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-1206 (301) 926-6136 [email protected] Secretary Bill Breazeale 11302 Orleans Way, Kensington, MD 20895-1017 (301) 942-0083 Directors Bill Breazeale 11302 Orleans Way, Kensington, MD 20895-1017 (301) 942-0083 Equipment Chief Tim Moriarty 2781 Prince Harold Court, Herndon, VA 20171-2441 (703) 758-7449 [email protected] Program Director Tim Moriarty 2781 Prince Harold Court, Herndon, VA 20171-2441 (703) 758-7449 [email protected] Editor Tim Moriarty 2781 Prince Harold Court, Herndon, VA 20171-2441 (703) 758-7449 [email protected] The High Green is published monthly prior to each membership meeting. Contributions for inclusion in the newsletter are welcome. Send news items, articles and photos (via email or hard copy) to the editor at the address above. Originals will be scanned and returned. Be sure to include caption information. Please send address changes to Paul Bergdolt at the snail-mail or email address above. OCTOBER TIMETABLE 16: Old Dominion Division RRE Membership Meeting at 8 p.m. at James Madison High School, 2500 James 1-31: Steam Power Month at the B&O Railroad Museum Madison Drive, Vienna, VA, in Room 110. The closest in Baltimore from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 entrance door to this room is Entrance No. 1. Pre-meeting a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. For details go to dinner at 6:30 at the Amphora Restaurant, 377 West www.borail.org/Railfest.aspx Maple Avenue Vienna. To reach the school from the 3: WM Railway Historical Society Membership Meeting Amphora Restaurant, go south two blocks on West Maple at 8 p.m. at the Community Center, 4770 Ladiesburg Road, Avenue to James Madison Drive and turn right. School is Union Bridge, MD. at the end of this street. Alex Mayes will present 2013 in 4: 23rd Annual Hurlock [MD] Fall Festival featuring rare Review: Part Two, a digital program covering the major mileage between Hurlock and Federalsburg over the railfan events he attended, plus some scenes of general Maryland & Delaware Railroad. Trains depart from the railroading, during the second half of 2013. The program station on Gay Street at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 begins with the last week of a two-week trip to the UK and p.m., and 5 p.m. Call the Hurlock Town Office at 410-943- includes scenes of regular service passenger and freight 4181 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, operations, and visits to several steam-powered heritage for information and to reserve tickets. railroads. Also included are visits to several castles, 4, 11 & 18: Autumn Leaf Rambler excursions on the Stonehenge, a cruise on Loch Ness, and a trip by rail to Buckingham Branch Railroad from Dillwyn to New Canton Paris via the Channel Tunnel. The program then continues and return. For information and tickets sales go to with a chase of the DL&W-painted EMD F3s from Scranton www.odcnrhs.ticketleap.com to Delaware Water Gap, riding the Saratoga & North Creek 11: Winchester Chapter, NRHS Membership Meeting at Railway and the Adirondack Scenic, chasing the Steam 7:30 p.m. at the Calvary Church of the Brethren, 578 Into History operation in York, PA, photographing Norfolk Front Royal Pike (Route 522), Winchester, VA. The church Southern’s business train with F-units on the Northeast is located south of Route 50 near Winchester Airport Road Corridor, riding Norfolk’s light rail system The Tide, the (southeast of Winchester and east of I-81). NRHS convention in Alaska, and chasing ex-CNJ 0-6-0 No. 11: Pope's Creek Railfans Meeting at the Train Station 113 double-headed with Blue Mountain & Reading 4-6-2 Museum on Kent Avenue in La Plata, MD. Door opens at No. 425. 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. sharp. 17: Washington DC Chapter, NRHS Membership 12: Stewartstown Railroad Open House featuring motor Meeting at 8 p.m. at the former B&O station in Silver car rides (weather permitting) from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Fares Spring, MD. Dick Pratt will share his original 16mm films are $6. For information call 717-654-7530. of N&W steam and early diesels. Both mainline freight and 12: Clifton Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy fine arts, passenger service will be featured, ranging from Norfolk to crafts, and antiques in the historic town of Clifton, VA. West Virginia with significant coverage of the Petersburg VRE will run trains from the Manassas, Manassas Park, area and Blue Ridge helper activity. Dick will also show Rolling Road and Burke Stations to Clifton for free. Tickets connecting railroads, including Virginian electrics and an for the return trip from Clifton may be purchased at the excursion along the N&W Mataoka branch. A bonus reel red caboose in Clifton for $5. Children 2 and under ride will feature shortlines such as the Elk River Coal & free with a fare paying adult. VRE passengers may NOT Lumber, the Buffalo Creek & Gauley, and the Virginia Blue use their VRE ticket for passage. For details go to Ridge Railway. Free and open to the public. www.cliftonday.com 18: Open House at the Northern Virginia Model 13: Baltimore Chapter, NRHS Membership Meeting at Railroaders layout in the W&OD depot at 231 Dominion 7:30 p.m. at the Baltimore Streetcar Museum, 1911 Falls Road, Vienna, VA, from 1 to 5 p.m. Road, Baltimore, MD. Richard Shulby will present 18 & 25: Fall Foliage Rail Excursions aboard track cars Chicago’s Lost Railroad Architecture: A history of the of the Rappahannock Chapter NRHS at the industrial park development of Chicago’s terminals. south of Fredericksburg, VA, and along Deep Creek Run. 14: Action Coalition for Transit Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Rides last about 40 minutes each and run continuously. the Silver Spring Center, 8818 Georgia Avenue, Silver Rides depart from the Rappahannock Railway Workers Spring, MD. Museum, 11700 Main Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22408.

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18-19 & 25-26: The Secret Valley Line, departing from 8-9 Nov: 24th Annual Modular Train Display Show to Colebrookdale, PA, is planning full operations with four benefit the Rockville Lions Club in the Rockville Senior trains on Saturday and three on Sunday. Departures are Center, 1150 Carnation Drive in Rockville, MD 20850, at 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. on from 10 to 4 on Saturday and 21 to 4 on Sunday. Saturday. Drop the last trip on Sunday. Cost is $20 per 22 Nov: Train, Toy and Collectible Show and Sale at the person. For tickets and information call 610-367-0200 or Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company, Brunswick, MD, from toll free 866-289-4021 or go online to 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For details contact Louis DiGirolamo at www.colebrookdalerailroad.com 732-600-9059 or email [email protected] 21: Potomac Chapter, NRHS Membership Meeting in 22 & 23 Nov: Rappahannock Chapter NRHS Trains at the Montgomery County Executive Office Building cafeteria Christmas Show. Details to follow in the next HG. (lower level of the building) at 8:00 p.m. at 101 Monroe 29 Nov: Antietam Station Model Train Sale from 9 a.m. Street, Rockville, MD. George Hamlin will present Fifty to 2 p.m. at the Washington County Agricultural Center, Years of North American Railroading, using his personal 7313 Sharpsburg Pike near Sharpsburg, MD, 6.5 miles photography from 1964 to the present to illustrate and south of I-70 Exit 29 on MD Route 65. Admission is $5 comment on changes in North American railroad donation, under 12 free. See: operations and industry structure. Passenger train www.antietamstation.com/Events.html coverage will focus on both commuter and intercity 6 & 13 Dec: Santa Trains on the Buckingham Branch operations, and include Amtrak and VIA Rail, while freight Railroad. For information and tickets sales go to operations will include intermodals, unit trains, general www.odcnrhs.ticketleap.com freight business and coal, which has been an important aspect of the railroad industry for the past 50 years. The INTERNAL BIDNIZ program will conclude with a brief look at Chicagoland railroading 1970-71. Our next meeting will be on WEDNESDAY, October 1 at 21: Rivanna Chapter, NRHS Membership Meeting at the 8 p.m. at Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee Street, Elks Lodge, 389 Elks Drive, Charlottesville, VA, at 6 p.m. Building SB (Welcome Center), Room 213, Rockville, MD. Visitors are welcome. Jay Creswell will present his coverage of the 2013 NRHS 25-26: Great Scale Model Train Show at the Maryland convention. Take note that the College has reassigned us State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD, from from Building CC to SB. To reach Building SB from Route 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 355, turn west onto Mannakee Street, then turn right Sunday. Admission is $9 on Saturday, $8 on Sunday. (north) into the College on South Campus Drive. Building Families are $18 on Saturday and $15 on Sunday. Under SB is on the northeast side of the parking lot. From I-270 15 free. Saturday admission is good for both days. get off at Exit 6 and go east on West Montgomery Avenue, 29: Fall Photo Special with Steam Into History No. 17, a pass through the traffic light at Nelson Street and take the faithful replica of the Civil War 4-4-0 steam engine on a 9- first left turn (north) at Mannakee Street, then continue on hour limited capacity trip. All seats are $180; optional it until you reach South Campus Drive at the campus. spaghetti lunch for $15. Depart New Freedom, PA, at 8 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. For reservations and further details Once again we were fortunate to have good weather for the contact Carl Franz at [email protected] or 240-720-8686. Joint Annual CRA/WS Picnic in the Walkersville Various Dates: Dover Harbor Trips with the Washington Community Park. Special thanks go out to Wayne DC Chapter NRHS: Visit: www.dcnrhs.org/travel-with- Kirchhof, who helped to set up the picnic, start the fire in us/trips the grill, and who brought two large coolers with ice in which to store drinks; Bob Cohen, who was the grill AROUND THE BEND master from start to finish; and Paul Bergdolt, who helped to pack up and clean up after the picnic ended. Thanks 1 Nov: 12th Annual Ashland Train Day from 10 a.m. to 5 also go to those who generously donated food as well as p.m. in Ashland, VA, featuring music, games, model trains, cash to offset the cost of the picnic. See you again in 2015! children’s train rides, food, railroad-related vendors, displays, mascots Cinder and Tender Bear, plus much DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS more. Satellite parking is located in the Ashland Junction (Roses) Shopping Center, Henry Clay School and St. Ann’s Meeting Location: Shortly after the September HG went Church where the trolleys will pick you up. to press, John Sery contacted your editor to announce 1 Nov: Train Day at the Damascus Public Library, 9701 that the former B&O Silver Spring Station will be available Main Street, Damascus, MD, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A for our monthly membership meetings from May through hobo lunch will be served. August. Thanks, John! 2 Nov: 37th Annual Gaithersburg Train Show at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, MD, from Where Did It Go? In the August HG it was reported that 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ex-LIRR 2962, a large 1950s commuter car on loan to the 8 Nov: RF&P Railroad Historical Society Meeting at 10 Walkersville Southern, was sold by owner Ken Bitten and a.m. at the Salem Church Branch of the Central shipped to a buyer in Vermont, according to a repre- Rappahannock Regional Library, 2607 Salem Church Road, sentative of the WS. The September issue’s cover picture Spotsylvania County, VA. Send an email to meeting- caption stated it was headed to New England. It has since [email protected] to let them know you’re coming.

October 2014 Page 3 HIGH GREEN been learned that it was actually shipped to Kingston, NY, Vince also photographed the CPL signals, still in service, a the home of the Catskill Mountain Railroad. week earlier in Hyattsville (below).

Popes Creek Clarification: Last month’s HG mentioned the coming closures of the power plants at Dickerson, MD, on the Metropolitan line and at Chalk Point, MD, branching off the Popes Creek line, and looked at what might become of the Popes Creek line if the Morgantown plant were to close. To clarify, there is no current plan to close the plant at that location. Can we expect the feds to continue to tighten the screws on coal-fired power plants? Almost certainly. Are there government officials and private citizens who would like to see the Morgantown plant and the rail line serving it close? Yes indeed. Stay tuned and the HG will bring you the news as it develops. Thanks to Bill Hopkins for bringing this to your editor’s attention. See also the article below for more news on the power plants.

FREIGHT RAIL NEWS

Coming and Going: LTEX 2441, a former ATSF GP30u, is Two Power Stations to Delay by One Year Pulling Plug headed for the rock plant in La Plata, MD, and the ex-Rock on Coal Plants: The owner of two coal-fired power plants Island 437, ex-Washington Terminal 81 GP7 will soon in Maryland will not stop using coal at its Montgomery and depart. LTEX 2441 was built in January 1963 as ATSF Prince George’s County plants as soon as originally 1241 with frame number 7642-7 and serial number 28064. planned. The departing GP7 was built in 1950 with serial number NRG Energy, owner of the Dickerson Generating 11689 and frame number 6109-9. Station in Montgomery County and the Chalk Point

Generating Station in Prince George’s County, said Maryland DOT Pulls Plug on Pact, Funds for Proposed ongoing discussions with the state about new regulations CSX Intermodal Facility in Baltimore: The Maryland for air quality have led it to delay “deactivating” its coal- Department of Transportation (MDOT) has terminated its fired units at the plants by one year, to May 2018, NRG agreement with CSX Transportation and CSX Intermodal East Region spokesman David Gaier said. Terminals Inc. regarding the development of the Baltimore The company originally planned to stop burning Rail Intermodal Facility at Morrell Park, and has pulled all coal at the plants in May 2017 because of looming state state funding from the project, Maryland Transportation regulations. Kate S. Alexander Staff/Gazette, August 27, Secretary James Smith Jr. announced yesterday (8/28). 2014 via Art Audley MDOT has been working with CSX since 2009 to

develop a near-dock, double-stack intermodal facility for Signals Still Stand: Vince Capriani writes: “Here are the Port of Baltimore’s Seagirt Marine Terminal. Vertical some shots from Riverdale today (9/11) at 12:30. Note that clearances along the railroad's network prevent double- the CPLs are still in place. The replacement signal bridge stack trains from reaching the terminal by rail. with new signals is off to the side.” In September 2012, MDOT and CSX announced

that a new intermodal container transfer facility would be constructed south of the Class Is Howard Street Tunnel at the railroad's yard in southwest Baltimore. But residents and business owners in Morrell Park, Wilhelm Park and Saint Paul since have voiced concerns about the project's potential impacts on their communities. CSX was unable to address those concerns to the satisfaction of the communities, MDOT and city of Baltimore, said Smith. Over the coming year, MDOT plans to work with stakeholders to assess the feasibility of other initiatives that could improve freight movement through Baltimore, such as implementing cost-saving operational efficiencies at the Seagirt terminal, introducing potential shipping incentives for international cargo and incorporating double-stack capacity into the replacement of Amtrak’s Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel. Progressive Railroading, August 29, 2014 (A CSX employee writes: “Well done by all parties! Too bad CSX tore up Port Covington... It might have worked as at least it’s south of the tunnel; however, I think they would have taken the old B yard area back from the

October 2014 Page 4 HIGH GREEN museum, so that’s a good thing. And we never could figure Part of a larger project out how the proposed project was supposed to work A new multi-modal transportation center has been anyway, as there were a lot of potential issues.”) discussed for several years. It was part of a larger improvement project that would also see upgrades to the PASSENGER RAIL NEWS tracks and signaling between Newport News and Washington, DC, and the construction of bypass tracks to Ex-VRE Locomotives for Sale: Three ex-VRE EMD allow passenger trains to pass slow-moving freight trains. F40PH-2 locomotives, numbered V34, V35 and V36, all The tracks would also be designed to built in 1979 and currently located in Youngstown, OH, accommodate higher-speed trains. Those upgrades would are to be auctioned off. The listing includes multiple other allow trains to move about 10 mph faster than they do now, locomotives as well. Do any of our readers remember topping out at about 90 mph. riding behind them or seeing them in service in our area? Without being stuck behind freight trains, To see the complete listing online, go to travelers would be able to arrive in Washington in three www.adamsauctions.com. hours or less. Diana McFarland/Daily Press, September 18, 2014 via Ray Saunders

To Attract Jobs, VRE Says $2 Billion Needed to Add Southbound Service from Washington: Prince William County has been slow to attract many Fortune 500 companies to the region, unlike its neighbor to the north Fairfax County which boasts many. Part of the problem is its lack of a the Metro rail system which workers who live in the urban core of Washington, DC, Alexandria and Arlington can use to get to job centers in Fairfax County. Employers are looking for easy access to mass transit so workers can avoid the daily peril that is commuting while driving on Interstates 95 and 66. Just this week, Springfield, and two locations in Prince Georges County, MD – all near Metro stations – were named finalists in the search for a new headquarters for Photo via Adam’s Auctions & Real Estate Services the FBI. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said a new VRE Transportation Center Slated for Newport News station in Woodbridge’s Potomac Shores neighborhood will $38 million project to include Amtrak, Greyhound, be a new node in Northern Virginia’s transit system to HRT attract new companies to the region when it opens in More passenger trains and faster service to Washington, 2017. DC, are coming to Newport News. VRE is currently designed to ferry commuters from A $38 million multi-modal transportation center in Northern Virginia north into Washington, DC on weekday Newport News is scheduled to begin construction in 2016. mornings and then back home again in the afternoon. The station will be able to accommodate four Amtrak These high tech, high-paying jobs that the trains a day and will include room for taxis, bus bays for governor wants to bring to Prince William will require VRE Hampton Roads Transit and Greyhound, and 125 parking to rethink its service, and develop a plan to offer new spaces, according to Kim Lee, spokesman for the city of trains that leave Washington on weekday mornings headed Newport News. south, to bring workers from the urban center to fill these The new center is near the intersection of Bland jobs. Boulevard and the CSX railroad overpass — not far from The cost for this new service is expected to top the Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport. more than $2 billion for the addition of new track, new rail The new transportation center will allow trains to cars, all to do what the commuter rail system is already turn around in 10 to 15 minutes rather than going to the planning to do: double its ridership to 50,000 riders per downtown switching yard, where they sometimes get day by 2040. The money, VRE CEO Doug Allen says, could bogged down for more than an hour, as reported last year come from federal grants. in the Daily Press. Improvements to the Long Bridge, which carries Currently, Amtrak runs two trains a day from the VRE and freight trains across the Potomac River into Newport New station at 9306 Warwick Boulevard. So far, Washington, DC, will also need to be improved if more no decision has been made about the future of the existing trains are to be added to the system, said Allen. While the station, Lee said. new infrastructure will cost, operating costs for the system The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning are expected to remain about the same if southbound Organization is providing $21 million of the total cost from service is added, said Allen. Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local, federal grants. The state will make up the remaining August 1, 2014 balance, according to Camelia Ravanbakht, interim executive director of the HRTPO. The project is scheduled Long Bridge Project Gets $2.8 Million: The U.S. for completion in 2018. Department of Transportation has awarded $2.8 million

October 2014 Page 5 HIGH GREEN for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study for tions. It remains one of the few profitable passenger rail the long-term replacement of the Long Bridge over the routes in the nation, according to the state. Potomac River. There are plans to extend service from Lynchburg The century-old bridge, which runs parallel to the to Roanoke by 2017, creating the first passenger rail 14th Street Bridge used by motorists, is the only direct rail service Roanoke has had in 34 years. The details of the rail connection between the District and Virginia. The two- projects still are under negotiation with Amtrak and CSX. track bridge is used by CSX, Amtrak and the Virginia The state will pay for the train equipment and related track Railway Express. upgrades. Owned by CSX, the bridge is old and inadequate, The third train to Lynchburg has been fully funded and DC transportation officials have been working with the in Virginia’s six-year transportation plan. Layne said the Federal Railroad Administration on a study to determine 2017 start date will depend on the outcome of the talks alternatives for reconstruction. The NEPA study would be with CSX. Alicia Petska/News & Advance, August 25, 2014 the next step. The bridge handles 56 passenger and 23 freight PRESERVATION NEWS trains daily and is at 98 percent capacity during peak hours, according to a DOT report. A new bridge would Colebrookdale Railroad Gearing Up for Debut: The improve capacity and could handle high-speed, intercity Colebrookdale Railroad is going full steam to be ready to passenger rail; commuter rail; transit; bikes and offer public train rides in late October. (See Page 3. Ed.) pedestrians; and freight. Fares will range from $18 to $24, depending on whether The bridge reconstruction is viewed as another key riders choose regular or first-class coach. project to improve the region’s rail network, and increase The U.S. Housing and Urban Development capacity in anticipation of the Panama Canal expansion Department has said that it will provide a $1.47 million that would open opportunities to move more goods from loan guarantee to Berks County to help finance upgrades East Coast ports. As part of efforts to expand rail capacity along the 9-mile passenger line between Boyertown and in the region, CSX has also proposed to rebuild the Pottstown. Virginia Avenue rail tunnel in the District. Improvements Negotiations are ongoing to transfer ownership of to the Long Bridge also would be necessary for any the rail yard at Third and Washington streets from Boyer- expansion of commuter rail service. Luz Lazo/Washington town to the Berks County Redevelopment Authority, said Post, September 18, 2014 via Alex Mayes Boyertown Borough Manager Patricia Loder. That puts a slight delay on fundraising for con- Passenger Rail in Roanoke Still on Track for 2017: struction of a train station and landscaping at the rail yard. Plans for the platform construction are still in the works, Boyertown can't apply for grants through the state Depart- but the location will be roughly between Market Street and ment of Community and Economic Development, but the the Martin Luther King Bridge on the downtown side. county authority could. If Mayor David Bowers had his way, the passenger The railroad trust also needs $250,000 to reach trains in Roanoke would stop at the old train depot. Since the $820,000 required to dismantle the former Birdsboro it can't, that's going to require a little extra wait. freight house, a 70-by-20-foot building along Furnace Mayor Bowers says city leaders originally wanted Street in Birdsboro. The plan is to move that structure to the train to come in on the north side of the tracks, the Pottstown's Memorial Park, where it would become the same side as the old depot. Because of some logistical train station at that end of the line. issues with the freight lines already in place, they're going He said volunteers have made a lot of progress to need to build it on the south side, which will require rehabilitating three coaches. The open car and caboose much time and work. That work is being done by the were completed earlier this summer. Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, The official grand opening is set for October 2015. Norfolk Southern, Amtrak and the City of Roanoke. The typical season will run from Easter through New Sherman Stovall, the assistant city manager Year's Eve with rides on Saturdays and Sundays, plus an working on the project, says the land on the south side of occasional Friday for special events. Reading Eagle, the tracks needs to be strengthened and new track September 9, 2014 eventually laid for the new train. David Kaplan/WDBJ7, September 10, 2014 via Alex Mayes Plans Underway to Acquire Rail Corridor for Tails: A non-profit organization based in DuBois has applied for Virginia Hopes to Debut Third Passenger Train in funding to acquire the 73.8-mile corridor for the defunct Lynchburg: Virginia hopes to debut a third daily Knox & Kane Railroad. passenger train through Lynchburg by 2017, Virginia Headwaters Charitable Trust and the Headwater Transportation Secretary Aubrey Layne said. The train, as Resource Conservation and Development Council intend to envisioned, would depart from the Kemper Street station at convert the vacated corridor into a "rails-to-trails" system. 4:30 p.m. and head to DC and New York before returning The corridor now is owned by the Kovalchick Corp. the next day at 12:30 p.m. It would be the city’s third daily of Indiana, PA. Kovalchick, a large scrap dealer, is in the passenger route after existing trains that depart locally at process of removing rails and ties from the route between 6 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Knox in Clarion County to the Kinzua Bridge State Park The second Lynchburg train, introduced in 2009, near Mt. Jewett. Ted Lutz/Kane Republican, August 29, has been highly popular and surpassed ridership project- 2014

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Greenbrier Railroad Project Dies at Auction: The dream Once renovated and installed at locations to be of establishing luxury rail service between the nation’s determined, the signals will be used for special photo capital and the storied Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia excursions and events on the 17-mile railroad. The — and of building that train in Pottstown, PA — died on railroad hopes to have them installed sometime next year. the auction block Thursday (9/18). Go to www.movingfullsteamahead.com/donate to Ross Rowland, president and CEO of the donate to the project and select Signal Restoration from Greenbrier Express, said the auction of the nine passenger the drop-down box. Chase Gunnoe, Trains NewsWire, cars, equipment, tools and railroad ephemera marked “the September 8, 2014 end of the Greenbrier project.” The project was bankrolled by Appalachian coal Bowie Caboose for Sale: The deteriorating caboose on billionaire Jim Justice, the owner of the resort, as a way to display at the Huntington Railroad Museum in Bowie, MD, attract more high-profile visitors to the resort and restore went up for bids on September 11. Its week-long sale has some glamour to rail travel. been extended to September 25 and may be extended “The essence of the project is to move the front further. As the HG goes to press there have been no takers. door of the Greenbrier 253 miles from White Sulfur The online description reads: “1923 Norfolk & Western Springs, West Virginia to Washington, DC’s Union Caboose… can be inspected Monday thru Friday, 10 a.m. - Station,” Rowland told The Mercury in February, 2011 3 p.m. at the City's Railroad Museum, 8614 Chestnut when he brought the project to Pottstown. Avenue, Bowie, MD. Please contact Pam Williams, The work, which at its peak employed 48 people Manager-Historic Properties, at 301-809-3089 or here, was undertaken in one of the buildings of the former [email protected] to schedule an appointment. Bethlehem Steel plant, now named the Pottstown Indus- Buyer is responsible for removal and delivery of the trial Complex. And that’s where its assets were sold. caboose.” A B&O caboose, currently at the B&O Railroad Bidders, cell phones glued to their ears as they Museum, is in line to replace it alongside the former PRR consulted with buyers, prowled the cement floor Thursday tracks. morning while a small crowd followed the bid call of the Blackmon Auction Company auctioneer as he made his WHERE THE TRAINS ARE way down the row of equipment, ranging from a pallet of fire extinguishers, to metal cabinets, to massive wheel Located on the Delmarva Peninsula at 8788 Patton Road trucks and suspension springs. in Delmar, MD, where the signs out front read Pioneer “That’s less than a Honda Civic,” the auctioneer Materials and Independence Construction Materials, one joked as he tried to goose the bidding upward on the finds the Delmar Asphalt Plant and a red ex-SOO GP9 with auction’s main event, the nine passenger cars. an uncertain past and the markings EMMA 139. This With names like Istanbul, Monterey and Grand picture was taken on October 5, 2013. Canyon, the cars sold for as much as $135,000 a piece to as little as $10,500. That was what Chuck Jensen — Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the M&E Railway in Morristown, NJ — paid for the last car, named Paris. Some of the cars had been gutted, “tunneled” in train lingo, down to the aluminum and steel floors and arched roof, while others still had elements of dining cars and sleepers. What killed the Greenbrier Express was economics, said Rowland. When the recession combined with the fall in the price of coal — due to Chinese competition, environmental regulations that closed older coal-burning power plants and competition from cheaper natural gas — the cash Justice had available to continue the project dried up, said Rowland. “This was strictly a cash flow issue,” said Rowland. It was too soon to tell Thursday, he said, just how A LOOK BACK DOWN THE TRACKS TO… much cash flowed from the auction. Evan Brandt/The

Mercury, September 18, 2014 SEPTEMBER 22, 1964

The Blue Mountain Express will travel over the rails of the Maryland Midland Donates Signals to Western Western Maryland Railway once again October 17 and 18, Maryland Scenic Railroad: The Western Maryland Scenic making round trips between Baltimore and Cumberland. Railroad Foundation recently acquired four ex-Western Sponsored by the Baltimore Chapter of the National Maryland Railway signals from Genesee & Wyoming Railway Historical Society, the train will depart from the subsidiary Maryland Midland Railway. The United Switch Western Maryland Railway's Port Covington marine & Signal R-2 style signals were donated by the railroad for terminal in Baltimore October 17 at 8 a.m. picking up refurbishment and installation on the Cumberland-based passengers on the mainline at Glyndon, Westminster, tourist railroad. Union Bridge, Thurmont and Hagerstown. Frederick News- Post

October 2014 Page 7 Montgomery College has assigned us a new meeting location in Building SB, the Welcome Center next to Parking Lot 12. Be sure to note the change if you come to the meeting!

Boarding soon in Hurlock: The annual rare mileage rides to Federalsburg and return! Read about the trips in this High Green! HARRISBURG RAIL REVIEW MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE HARRISBURG CHAPTER, NRHS, INC. 637 WALNUT STREET, HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1924

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ANNUAL MEETING OFFICIAL NOTICE Mark Eyer, NRHS District 2 director, reported on October 14, 2014 changes to the national organization planned by the directors. 7:00 pm These changes─if approved by the board and then the ─ Hoss’s Steak and Seahouse membership would convert the NRHS from a members- based organization to a donor-supported entity not yet fully 743 Wertzville Road, Enola defined. These changes will profoundly alter the relationships Purpose: election of Board for 2015 between National, districts, chapters and members. The proposed changes will be considered at the NRHS directors meeting September 20, with a vote by the general membership SIGHTINGS DEPARTMENT: likely to follow. Mark expressed serious concerns and will have a full report in the October HRR on what occurs 9/20. New York Susquehanna &Western SD70s 4050, More about the proposed actions can be found on the NRHS 4052, and 4054 were seen in Enola on 9/5 after coming south website at www.nrhs.com. (Ed. Note: the Board voted down from Binghamton (Dan Cupper). The three were reportedly the proposed changes; see Chapter News). purchased by NS and were en route to Juniata for overhaul and NS paint as part of NS’ SD70 rebuild program (Buffalo Line Chapter elections will be held at our 10/14 meeting. Yahoo Group). . . At work day on 9/13, members saw Citirail Joe Heffron is chair of the nominating committee. Sloan ES44AC 1210 passing the tower w/b in a light engine move Auchincloss, Al Dicenso, Gary Sunday and John Smith are and a very-clean NS SD60E 6920 (saluting all veterans with a members of the chapter program committee. The program for patriotic paint scheme) as the third unit passing e/b headed for October will be given by Frank Kyper, a long-time friend of Hagerstown. David Feath says the CREX 1210 was built by the East Broad Top Rail Road. Frank has published several GE in Fort Worth, TX and is leased to BNSF. . .E/b by Boiling books and articles on the EBTRR and will soon release a new Springs on the NS Lurgan Branch on 9/17 was NS C44-9W book, Twilight and Dawn on the East Broad Top Railroad 9296 with eight super load “tube bundles” for a new gas plant 1945-1965. If you would like a signed copy of this new book that is being built at Muncy, PA. The tube bundles, as they for $25, contact Mark Eyer at [email protected] are called, were all on Kasgro eight-axle or 12-axle cars with prior to the October chapter meeting. spacers between each car. The bundles weigh at least 350,000 lbs. each and are installed vertically at the plant for cooling There will be a members’ slides night at Hoss’s purposes (Mark Eyer). Restaurant 10/28 at 7 pm. The November 11 meeting program will be given by Alex Mayes from the NRHS Potomac SEPTEMBER 9 MEETING MINUTES: Chapter. Bob Lyter reported the modular railroad will be at the Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show at the Harrisburg Mall on President John Smith called the meeting to order at 7 11/1 and 2. John Smith has a supply of the new flyers for the pm. There were 55 people present, including long-time chapter and Harris Tower. If you know of a good place to member Don Moyer and his guest, son Kerry. A special display them please see John. There will be a chapter board meeting preceded the regular chapter meeting. Its purpose meeting at Harris Tower Tuesday September 23 at 5:30 pm. was to discuss and vote on a proposed amendment to the The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 pm. chapter bylaws as presented in the August issue of the Harris- burg Rail Review. The addition was approved unanimously. Todd Hunter, marketing director of the North Shore Treasurer Bob Lyter’s report was received. Railroad Company, gave an excellent presentation on “The 1 Long-Run Benefits of Short Line Railroads”. His company The 112-page paperback book gives extensive written and profitably operates a series of short rail lines in Pennsylvania photographic coverage of the EBT's final decade as a coal with a focus on customer service and civic responsibility. He railroad, its four years of closure and its pivotal rebirth and explained the facts and figures involved in managing and first few years as an historical, or tourist railroad. To order operating these lines. After the business talk, Todd shared your copy, send your name, address and email to Book Order, several sets of pictures he has taken of the various operations Harrisburg Chapter NRHS, 637 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA and projects on company properties He also regaled us with 17101 and a check for $25 (sales tax and handling is included) slides of his volunteer work on the Bucksgahuda and Western per copy payable to "Harrisburg Chapter NRHS”). Only a Railroad, a two-foot gauge operation in St Mary's, PA until limited number of extra copies will be ordered by the chapter, closing time. All present agreed the evening was very and those members that pre-ordered in September will be informative and entertaining! provided their copies before any extra copies are sold at the Sam Wilder, Secretary meeting...... The chapter bylaws now include the revision approved in September. They are posted on our webpage under “Member Information.”

Take note in the minutes that a Slide Show is to be held 10/28 at Hoss’s Restaurant in Enola. There will be no business meeting that night. Come for dinner and then bring some slides to show and narrate. The Chapter’s carousel NEXT MEETING projector will be provided. If you have digital images, bring a laptop and let Mark Irvin know so he can bring that projector. OCTOBER 14, 2014 . . . The next work day at Harris Tower is 10/11 from 9 to 5. . . 7:00 PM Here are more details on the Modular Division upcoming showings: Greenberg Show: Nov. 1 & 2, 2014 at the Hbg HOSS’S STEAK & Mall, 9 am - 4 pm; Ashcombe's: Nov. 14th, 5 pm to 8 pm, SEAHOUSE Nov. 15th 8 am – 4 pm; United Methodist Church, 29th & Derry Sts., Hbg: Dec. 6th 9 am – 4 pm. This information is ENOLA also listed on our website. . . Two new members have joined the chapter: Greta Cosette Hittle, 13 Creekside Drive, Wrightsville, PA 17368-9195 (668-2863)(C) and James NEXT MEETING AND CHAPTER NEWS: Nowotarski, 52 Loose Lane, Leesport, PA 19533 (610-926- 0703)(FHT). Welcome to the Hbg Chapter. The meeting in October will be held on the 14th at Hoss’s Steak and Seahouse, 743 Wertzville Road, Enola. The future of the NRHS national organization re- Take Exit 61 (Wertzville Road) off I-81 and go east on mains as murky as before, considering the Board of Directors’ Wertzville Road for 1.8 miles. The restaurant is on the left, voting results on 9/20 that nixed the new “business model.” across from CVS Pharmacy. Dinner is available to everyone, The new president elected by the membership in July (Al or you can attend just the meeting at 7 pm. Diners should be Weber) was installed, and he was replaced as a District there no later than 6 pm. As part of Hoss’s Community Night Director by outgoing president Greg Molloy. Among other Program, anyone eating prior to the meeting (or any time that actions, it was decided to enter into discussions immediately day!) should tell the server that he/she is with the NRHS train with Fernley & Fernley on the issues of future NRHS relations group, whether or not you eat in the meeting room. Hoss's with F&F and national dues collection this fall. Resolution of will donate 20% of the total amount back to us. Also, in order the dues notice issue should occur in the next several weeks. to speed up service, place your meal order at the register when you come in. Please pay your tab before the meeting and tip At the chapter’s September meeting, attendees met your waitstaff accordingly. 20-year chapter member Don Moyer of Gratz. Don had previously written the chapter and offered to donate a 1918 The program for the evening will be “East Broad Top Electric Railway Map of PA. In subsequent conversation with ─ Narrow Gauge Railroad Scenes: 1954-1956 and 1960” a 16- Don, John Smith learned that Mr. Moyer, who at one time was mm movie produced by railroad historian Frank Kyper. For the manager of the short line Lykens Valley Railroad, was more than forty years, Frank Kyper has had successful careers interested in donating some other railroad artifacts. Follow- as passenger railroad worker; railroad historian (including ing up quickly, John recruited a team of himself, John Sheetz, authoring and co-authoring books, newsletters and magazine Fred Wertz and John’s neighbor Linn Lightner─who has a articles); public relations executive and magazine editor. The trailer to transport his Ford Model TT fire truck. After a half- Hbg Chapter will have for sale a limited number of extra days’ work and the use of a tow truck and muscle power, the copies of the brand new book, Twilight and Dawn on the East chapter is now in proud possession of a cast iron PRR whistle Broad Top Railroad 1945-1965 by Frank Kyper, which will post, a cast iron PRR mile marker, a 19-foot section of 90# be available at the October meeting for Mr. Kyper to sign. rail, the frame and wheels of a Fairmont push cart, and some 2 brake shoes, all now located at Harris Tower. The milepost, on the LKVY. Hbg Chapter member Jonathan Sheetz, who by the way, carries mileage numbers 9 on one side and 10 on volunteered at the railroad, recalled that three loaded 100-ton the other, and so would have been located just east of hoppers would require "doubling the hill" on the grade out of Elizabethville (M.P. 8.5 according to a 1971 Penn Central Millersburg. ETT, FW). These sought-after artifacts will make a nice outdoor addition to our Museum, along with a cast iron ex- A yard complex that included a turntable and round- RDG crossbuck from 10th St. in Hbg. All we need is someone house for servicing equipment on both the Northern Central with access to a power auger about 18” in diameter so we can and Lykens Valley lines existed at Millersburg. Don Moyer make holes to plant them! Many thanks to member Don recalled that the PRR had one and sometimes two H-9 steam Moyer for this excellent donation. A short history of the engines at Millersburg during the 1940s. He also indicated Lykens Valley Railroad follows. that the line was rehabilitated with heaver rail around WWI time. In 1956, the railroad between M.P. 15 and M.P. 19, CURATOR’S CORNER: John Smith (Williamstown to Lykens, all in Dauphin County), was abandoned. Later, the contract to operate the LKVY expired The Lykens Valley Railroad and Coal Company was on 4/14/1979, and the rails were lifted about 1980. Stations chartered in 1830 and began operations in 1839 from the still exist at Lykens (restored) and Elizabethville. It is difficult Williamstown Colliery to Millersburg, were anthracite coal to locate the grade in Millersburg, with newer buildings now was loaded onto barges and ferried across the Susquehanna on the old RoW. But, there is a rail trail being built on the old River to the Susquehanna Division of the Pennsylvania Canal. line. The Lykens Valley Rail Trail is nearly halfway The railroad was approximately 19 miles long and was complete, with nine miles of trail open out of 20 miles described as a tram road, using strap rails and horses for planned. The nine miles are available in three disconnected pulling cars. The first steam engine would arrive around segments. In Millersburg, a 0.4-mile segment of trail runs 1846. The Wiconisco Canal was completed the 12 miles from north-south between the Susquehanna River and River Street, Clarks Ferry to Millersburg around 1848 and ended the while another section of about three miles traces the southern ferrying of coal across the Susquehanna River. After the Civil side of Wiconisco Creek. (John’s comment: the Ned Smith War, the Lykens-to-Williamstown section was referred to as Nature Center map indicates 1.75 miles─not three miles─of the Summit Branch Railroad. Lykens Valley Railroad was rail trail, with barricade symbols at each end). Farther east, leased to Northern Central Railroad in 1880, taken over by the longest contiguous section of the trail runs for nearly six Northern Central Railroad in 1896, the PRR in 1914 and the miles through Lykens and Wiconisco to Williamstown. This Penn Central Railroad in 1968. Rail passenger service on the section of the trail meanders through state game lands and a Lykens Valley Branch of the PRR ended in 1937, but bus pleasant wooded corridor. Many sections are unimproved and service continued until 1956. Penn Central operation of the require mountain bikes. line ended with damage caused by Hurricane Agnes in 1972. Hurricane Agnes also destroyed several historic covered SHORT HOPS: bridges on the parallel Wiconisco Creek. There is a wooden caboose in Mount Airy, MD that The Lykens Valley Railroad was incorporated in is being preserved. The Mount Airy caboose is a model I-5d, 1977 to acquire operation of the remaining 10.2 miles from B&O caboose dating between 1925 and 1929. It is 1 of 400 Millersburg to East Elizabethville after Conrail abandonment. cabooses built by the B&O during that time period and was After track repairs were completed, the Lykens Valley Rail- built in either Baltimore or Washington, IN. These I-5d road Co. (LKVY) began operations on April 24, 1978. cabooses were the last of the wooden "cupola" style for the Original motive power was a leased Conrail switcher. That B&O as they went to steel construction and bay window styles was replaced with an ex-D&H (nee Long Island Railroad in the 1930's. It was constructed with a concrete floor to #445) Alco S-2 #3003, built in 1945 and owned by operator provide the necessary strength to allow it being pushed by an James Laubach. Interestingly, Mr. Laubach would leave the engine, and therefore weighs in at a hefty 49,000 lbs (35,000 Lykens Valley and operate another ex-PRR short line─the for the body and 7,000 for each set of trucks). (Ed. Note: our Mercerburg Railroad─using the same Alco S-2. When that wooden N6b 980016 weighs in at 18,000 lbs). Caboose C- railroad ceased operation, the S-2 went to the Falls Creek 2095 was retired in 1978 and was moved several times. It sat Railroad. Hbg Chapter member Don Moyer would operate on the farm until recently when the Scranton family donated the LKVY after Mr. Laubach's departure. Other motive power C-2095 to the Mount Airy Community Fund. It was slated to used on LKVY included George Hart-owned, ex-C&PA GE be moved to the B&O Railroad Museum for restoration, and 44-tonner #10. That engine ended up on the Stewartstown will then return to Mount Airy as a showpiece of Mount Airy's Railroad and was recently leased to Steam into History at New railroad history and serve as a visitor's center. Freedom. Another GE 44-tonner used on the LKVY was #76, one of two such models built in 1943 for the Western Last month we reported that Carstens Publications Maryland Railway. This locomotive now is stored derelict on had stopped publishing Railroad Model Craftsman and Rail- the tourist line Delaware & Ulster Railroad in Arkville, NY. fan & Railroad magazines. As of 9/1, White River The Upper Dauphin Grain Center was the primary customer Productions acquired both of them and will take over. 3 Subscribers are advised that existing subscriptions are to be A toy train swap meet with the name Scalefest is honored and fulfilled by the new ownership. Fulfillment will planned for the Blair County Convention Center, One Conven- be based on the number of remaining issues in existing tion Center Drive, Altoona, on 10/12 from 9 to 2. Sponsored subscriptions. Due to the need to get the magazines’ cover by the Alto Model Train Museum, it offers scale-model sizes dates current, a combined issue scenario will likely be in electric trains, such as O, 0-27, S, HO, N and G-scale, as employed, but the number of issues owed to each subscriber well as a wide variety of new and used accessories. Admis- will be adjusted accordingly. sion is $5, with children under 12 free, and there is free parking. Over 100 table spaces will be available and food The Middletown & Hummelstown has “crossed the service will be available on the premises. For more info, go to Rubicon”! Well, not quite, but they did cross the Swatara www.altoonatrain.com...... In the same vein, there will be a Creek on M&H rails on 9/6 for the first time in almost three toy, train and collectible show at the Capital City Mall in years to the day since the Lee flood. A maintenance crew Camp Hill on 10/3, 4 and 5. Admission is free. The Mall including chapter member Daryl Witman travelled from Mid- opens at 10 on Friday and Saturday and 11 on Sunday. . . The dletown out the line, traversing track reconnected on 8/9 and Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad and the City of crossing over the bridge in a speeder, cutting weeds and trees Pottsville are planning to host a series of rail excursions from on the east side going up around the curve pretty far. The big the city’s Union Station Intermodal Transit Center, 300 S. dead tree that was wedged against the north side of the bridge Centre St., which opened in June 2011. In October, tickets fouling the track was cut prior to crossing. Another track will be available to the public for the first RDC trip from crew, lead by CEO Wendell Dillinger, straightened and Union Station, which is tentatively scheduled for 11/15. In aligned the track from the bridge west to Engles. On 9/13 and November, tickets will go on sale for rides on “Santa Claus 14, about 300 feet of track at Engle's crossing was leveled, Specials.” Those trips are tentatively scheduled for 11/30 and ballasted and tamped. On 9/20, a revenue passenger train 12/21 (Pottsville Republican Herald). consisting of M&H #2 and two coaches went to the east end of the newly active track. This was the first time in over three Another PA Trips by Train event is Xtoberfest years that a train has been this far east of Middletown. The (http://www.patripsbytrain.com/). Take the train to Philadel- engineer was Chapter member, Charlie High. The occasion phia’s largest Xtoberfest celebration at XFINITY Live, was the annual Civil War re-enactment which returned to its complete with beer gardens, German Oktoberfest beer tents, original site near the Swatara Bridge after being cancelled in food, music and more. Listen to live bands all day with 2011 and held at less suitable locations in 2012 and 2013. The unlimited samplings of 200+ amazing craft beers from 100+ M&H has scheduled a mixed train with a photo runby for 3:30 breweries. Enjoy authentic Oktoberfest-inspired food, live pm on 10/4, providing there is sufficient interest. The price DJs inside, German music and dance teams, contests, games, per person is $30. Reservations are required and can be made activities, prizes and giveaways. Taking the train is a simple by calling 717-944-4435 (Charlie High). and easy way to enjoy the excitement of Xtoberfest safely and responsibly! ...... The dream of establishing a luxury train The tourist railroad being planned for the ex-RDG service between The Greenbrier resort in WV and the nation's Colebrookdale Branch continues to make progress as equip- capital has ended with an auction of 13 rail cars and other ment is being acquired and refurbished. An open car and assets. The Greenbrier Express cars were sold on 9/18 in caboose have already been restored, and work on the passen- Pottstown for amounts ranging from $135,000 to just $10,500. ger cars is beginning. Ex-Adirondack Railway coaches 5033 Some of the cars had been gutted down to the steel floors and and 4970 were moved by rail from Saratoga, NY, to arched roof, while others still had elements of dining cars and Pottstown. When a third coach arrives, the three will be sleepers. The ill-fated renovation work, which at its peak moved to Boyertown, where the cars will be refurbished by employed 48 people, was undertaken in one of the buildings of volunteers to their original splendor for passenger use. They the former Bethlehem Steel plant, now named the Pottstown may just be moved to Boyertown by another new arrival, a 30- Industrial Complex (Pottstown Mercury). . . There are two ton Plymouth locomotive (b. 1964), which recently arrived in special events at Railways to Yesterday (Orbisonia) this the rail yard in Boyertown. The locomotive was donated to month. The fall spectacular will be on 10/11 & 12, and the the railroad by NRG Energy Inc., of Princeton, NJ, operators “Pumpkin Patch” will be 10/18 & 19. Details from: of the now-decommissioned Titus Generating Station in Berks RockhillTrolley.org. . . Also, there is an all-day slide show County. The nine-mile Colebrookdale Railroad runs between ($25) on 11/1 in Mountaintop, PA sponsored by Lackawanna Pottstown and Boyertown. It got some good news recently & Wyoming Valley NRHS. More info from Ed Philbin at with a federal, $1.47 million loan guarantee to help finance the 570-954-7981 or [email protected]. project. In addition to grants and loans, there is also significant fundraising going on to pay for the project. Efforts are Fred Wertz, Editor also is being planned to raise the money to match a hoped-for Eric and Joan Ohstrom, Mailing grant to establish an historic station in Memorial Park at the Pottstown end of the line (Berks-Mont News and Pottstown Mercury).

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VOLUME 45 NUMBER 10 DISTRICT 2-CHAPTER WEBSITE: WWW.NRHS1.ORG OCTOBER 2014

FUTURE OF NRHS UNCERTAIN AS BOARD VOTES DOWN NEW BUSINESS PLAN PROPOSAL

BY JUSTIN FRANZ -TRAINS NEWS W IRE EXCLUSIVE

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. - September 22, 2014 - In what was described as a “long and tiring” meeting, the National Railway Historical Society's board of directors voted down a proposal to reinvent the group that some say is on the brink of extinction.

While those who cast ballots against the New Business Model proposal say the NRHS will survive, those who supported it say its failure could signal the beginning of the end for the 80-year-old organization.

The group met at the offices of its legal counsel in Mount Laurel, New Jersey on Saturday Sept. 20. According to attendees, the daylong board meeting covered a wide variety of topics, but mostly focused on the NRHS' financial standing, which has been described as “dire.”

The board also installed Al Weber, who was elected earlier this summer, as president to replace Greg Molloy, who has been at the helm of the organization since 1994. The sudden transition of power, which was originally set for November, came as a surprise to many, but supporters of Weber note that the NRHS by-laws call for a new president to be installed within a few weeks. Molloy however will remain on the board of the directors until November.

The final few hours of the meeting featured a debate and vote about the proposed New Business Model. The model proposed that the NRHS become a donor-based organization that would solicit donations from members and outside parties that it would distribute to various preservation efforts. The group would also have worked on becoming a unified voice for rail preservation in the U.S., something the committee argued has been lacking nationally. The chapter model would have also been retired and existing chapters, as well as museums and other organizations, would have been invited to become affiliates that would operate independently of the NRHS.

The board turned down the proposed business plan late Saturday, with 12 members voting against it and 10 voting for it.

“You have two groups of people on the board,” says board member and NRHS Bulletin editor Jeff Smith, who voted in favor of the proposal. “You have one group that is loyal to the chapter model and the idea of the NRHS remaining a fraternal group and a social group and you have another group who realizes the NRHS needs to change and the votes went along those lines.”

Steve Barry, editor of Railfan & Railroad, has been a member of the NRHS for more than 30 years and an off-and-on member of the board of directors since the late 1980s. Barry was part of the five-person reinvention committee that created the proposal. He says he was disappointed with how the vote turned out and says that one of the reasons it failed is that some members didn't get a fair and balanced view of the plan. He also blamed the NRHS' own history. LANCASTER DISPATCHER PAGE 2OCTOBER 2014

“The NRHS has always been adverse to change, that's the way it's been for 80 years,” Barry says. “If the NRHS is still around a year from now I see it being in the exact same position it is today – struggling to make ends meet.”

In 2013 the group lost $72,000 and more than three times that amount the year before. Membership has also taken a hit and in 2013 the NRHS had 11,573 members, a 7.2 percent drop from the previous year.

Weber says the NRHS has the ability to stay afloat financially, telling Trains News Wire that many members have pledged donations to help the organization through its current financial crisis. Weber plans on spending his first week in office working with various vendors to ensure that they will stick with the NRHS for the time being.

Weber voted against the New Business Model, but he says that there are parts of the plan that he hopes to implement in the coming weeks and months. He also says he is going to work on bringing the board back together to help stabilize the society.

“We all want the society to continue and all of us on the board are working to that goal,” Weber says. “Yes, some have had their feelings hurt and some think that we are not going to correct way. But that has been the case on all the board that I have been on over the years.”

But Barry says it would be nearly impossible to implement parts of the new business without implementing all of it. Those who helped craft the new business plan said it would have brought the organization into the 21st century and helped modernize the organization. Smith believes those changes must happen sooner rather than later.

“I don't think the new leadership understands what they're facing and how to make the old model work,” Smith says. “They are reverting to a model where everyone licks envelopes and then puts stamps on those envelopes.”

In previous interviews, Weber has said he too believes that the NRHS needs to modernize its system, however he also believes that some things should stay the same.

“We will not change for the sake of changing but we'll change to improve our 80-year-old society,” Weber says.

EDITOR’S NOTE: It is expected that additional information will be available after the NRHS Fall Conference, Advisory Council and Board of Directors' Meetings in Johnson City, Tenn. on Nov. 14-16, 2014. LANCASTER DISPATCHER PAGE 3 OCTOBER 2014

THE POWER DIRECTOR “NEWS FROM THE RAILROAD WIRES”

Havre de Grace Mayor Wayne Dougherty says he will introduce a resolution NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF CHAPTER at the city council meeting to establish the board. If approved, it will meet OFFICERS about every three months and communicate regularly with Amtrak officials, the report says. In accordance with Lancaster Chapter, National Railway Historical Society By- Local officials are taking an interest in Amtrak's replacement plans for the Laws, notice is hereby given of election of Chapter Officers for the year 2014- structure. Perryville Mayor James Eberhardt says building the replacement 2015, to be held at the Regular Chapter Membership Meeting of the Lancaster bridge north of the existing structure "would have tremendous impacts on Chapter, N.R.H.S. on Monday evening, October 20, 2014 at the Christiana Freight Station, 10 Railroad Avenue, Christiana, Pa., starting at 7:30 pm. the town of Perryville." He says the best option for his community would be a new structure to the south of the existing bridge, because it could follow Any member in good standing who is interested in serving on the Chapter the route of previous bridge rights-of-way. Board of Directors may be nominated from the floor at the October 20 meeting, Earlier this year, Amtrak launched a preliminary engineering study for or by placing your name in nomination by writing, before October 1, 2014 to: rehabilitation or possible replacement of the 108-year-old bridge which Chairperson, Nominating Committee, Lancaster Chapter, N.R.H.S., 10 Railroad spans the Susquehanna River between Havre de Grace and Perryville. The Avenue, Christiana, Pa. 17509-1416. existing two-track bridge is a crucial link along the Northeast Corridor, but NOTE: Any candidate for office, whether nominated in advance or at the is nearing the end of its useful life. The Amtrak-owned structure also hosts Regular Chapter Membership Meetings must give his/her consent, in writing, MARC commuter trains and Norfolk Southern freight traffic. to be a nominee. To learn more about the bridge replacement project, go to www.susrailbridge.com. [Edited from Trains News Wire] LAST GRADE CROSSING ON KEYSTONE AMTRAK DOME TO RETURN TO ‘ADIRONDACK’ THIS FALL SERVICE CORRIDOR TO CLOSE ALBANY, N.Y. - Sept. 11, 2014 - Amtrak is bringing its sole remaining dome LANCASTER, Pa. - Sept. 18, 2014 - The completion car, Ocean View, back to the Adirondack route in Upstate New York this fall of a new highway overpass and closure of a nearby for a six-week run, Sept. 25 through Nov. 4, 2014. The car’s operation is due grade crossing in late September opens the way for to a partnership with the New York State Department of Transportation and Amtrak Keystone Service trains to increase their the National Park Service Trails and Rails program. top speed from 110 mph to 125 mph. The dome car will operate northbound from Albany to Montreal on The new bridge on Eby Chiques Road between Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays. It returns south from Montreal on Lancaster and Mount Joy will eliminate the last public grade crossing on Fridays, Sundays, and Tuesdays. Dome car trips are not made on the 104-mile route between Harrisburg and Philadelphia, according to Wednesdays. Passengers are welcome to enter the car and enjoy the view Amtrak. A new interlocking signal system, station improvements, and new at no extra cost. Seats are unreserved and available on a first-come, stations at Mount Joy and Middletown will also enable faster travel times first-served basis. when they are completed, the Lancaster Intelligencer-New Era reports. When available, Trails and Rails volunteers will be aboard select dome car The new bridge, built at a trips offering historical commentary between Saratoga Springs and cost of $7.86 million, will Westport. [Edited from Trains News Wire] allow the closure of a nearby road now AMTRAK CALLS ON STB TO INVESTIGATE CANADIAN NATIONAL protected by gates and lights. The road will CHICAGO - Sept. 2, 2014 - Amtrak has filed an amended complaint with the dead-end, with Surface Transportation Board seeking an investigation of Canadian National cul-de-sacs on either for causing unacceptable train delays on the Chicago to Carbondale corridor. 'KEYSTONE SERVICE' TRAIN NO. 665, A SATURDAY AND side of the double track SUNDAY RUN, PASSES THE NEW OVERPASS WEST OF Amtrak line. Under federal law, Amtrak has a statutory right to preference in the LANCASTER THAT WILL SOON REPLACE THE EBY CHIQUES Longer high-level dispatching of intercity passenger trains before freight trains. ROAD GRADE CROSSING AT THE RIGHT.PHOTO BY WAYNE platforms at stations will Specifically, the on-time performance of the state-supported Illini and Saluki LAEPPLE. permit faster loading and service was 49 percent for the quarter ending June 30 and just 42 percent unloading times for for the prior quarter. In fact, the on-time performance for the services has passengers since more doors will open, reducing dwell times for trains. been less than 80 percent for three years and less than 60 percent for most According to Amtrak, the present 110 mph speed limit is the fastest in the of that time. U.S. outside the Northeast Corridor. While the speed limit could be raised The City of New Orleans also operates on the route. It continues on CN rails to 125 mph, no plan do so has been announced. [Trains News Wire] to its namesake city. Amtrak is taking this action under Section 213 of the Passenger Rail HAVRE DE GRACE TO FORM ADVISORY BOARD FOR NEW AMTRAK Investment and Improvement Act which mandates that the STB initiate an BRIDGE PROJECT investigation upon the filing of a complaint by Amtrak if the on-time HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. – The city of Havre de Grace hopes to form an performance of an intercity passenger train falls below 80 percent for two advisory board to work with Amtrak during the Susquehanna River bridge consecutive quarters. replacement project, the Baltimore Sun reports. The group would consist The amended complaint is part of the same case that Amtrak filed with the of five or six people from the area, including a liaison from the city council. LANCASTER DISPATCHER PAGE 4 OCTOBER 2014

STB regarding CN's performance in January 2012. The proceedings were agreement with CSX Transportation and CSX Intermodal Terminals Inc. stayed while Amtrak and CN attempted to address the issue of delays regarding the development of the Baltimore Rail Intermodal Facility at informally, but on-time performance has remained poor on the Morrell Park, and has pulled all state funding from the project, Maryland state-supported trains. Therefore, Amtrak is now asking the STB to Transportation Secretary James Smith Jr. announced Aug. 28. investigate the causes of delay on that service, and to award damages and MDOT's capital funding commitment of $30 million and the remaining other relief if violations of Amtrak's right to preference are found. planning fund balance of about $1.45 million will not be included in the CN spokesman Mark Hallman tells Trains News Wire that his company "will department's draft six-year budget for fiscal years 2015 to 2020 that the be responding to Amtrak's investigation request to the STB." state expects to release on Sept. 2, Smith said in a press release. In August, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin convened a meeting of stakeholders in MDOT has been working with CSX since 2009 to develop a near-dock, Champaign to discuss the delays. "Canadian National’s lack of cooperation double-stack intermodal facility for the Port of Baltimore’s Seagirt Marine with the State of Illinois and Amtrak is disappointing and I encourage them Terminal. Vertical clearances along the railroad's network prevent to step up and make the changes necessary to improve Amtrak service,” he double-stack trains from reaching the terminal by rail. said in a statement prior to the meeting. In July, he issued a statement In September 2012, MDOT and CSX announced that a new intermodal seeking relief from delays through the STB's regulatory process. [Trains container transfer facility would be constructed south of the Class I's News Wire] Howard Street Tunnel at the railroad's yard in southwest Baltimore. But AMTRAK VIEWLINER II PROTOTYPES IN HAND residents and business owners in Morrell Park, Wilhelm Park and Saint Paul Amtrak has taken since have voiced concerns about the project's potential impacts on their delivery from CAF communities. CSX was unable to address those concerns to the satisfaction USA four Viewliner of the communities, MDOT and city of Baltimore, said Smith. II prototypes, one "CSX has worked to develop an intermodal transfer facility that balances the example each of needs of the community, the state of Maryland, the city of Baltimore and the (from top to railroad for five years without success. This is very disappointing for all bottom): Sleeper, concerned," he said. "But we remain deeply committed to working with all Diner, Baggage- stakeholders to develop a long-term solution that brings double-stack Dormitory, and capacity to the state and enhances the competitiveness of the Port of Baggage. These Baltimore." single-level units Over the coming year, MDOT plans to work with stakeholders to assess the are now under test feasibility of other initiatives that could improve freight movement through on Amtrak’s Baltimore, such as implementing cost-saving operational efficiencies at the Northeastern routes, Seagirt terminal, introducing potential shipping incentives for international where tunnel and cargo and incorporating double-stack capacity into the replacement of catenary clearances Amtrak’s Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel. preclude the use of "We are viewing this as an opportunity to regroup and come up with a bilevel Superliner equipment. There are 130 Viewliner IIs on order, 55 better alternative," said Maryland Port Administration Executive Director Baggage cars and 25 of each of the other three types. James White. "It is in Maryland's and the local economy's interest to keep The field testing program includes compatibility tests for coupling cleanly looking for a long-term solution that will provide double-stack access for all and operating through a curve without interference with numerous types of freight railroads servicing Maryland’s marine terminals." Amtrak cars and locomotives. In addition, there are tests for speed, CSX remains committed to leveraging intermodal freight as a competitive stability, braking, noise, and wheelset/rail interaction. (Railway Age) advantage for the Port of Baltimore, said spokesman Rob Doolittle in an ‘ACELA’ vs. PORSCHE: TRAIN WINS email. PHILADELPHIA - Sept. 23, 2014 - Two friends have settled the debate over "We continue exploring — with the state, the port and Ports America — an which is the faster way to travel along the Northeast Corridor between approach that maximizes the available resources to strengthen Baltimore’s Boston and Washington – a car or Amtrak’s Acela Express. The winner? leadership position as a key facility in the U.S. east coast freight network," Acela. he said. "At the same time, we have heard the concerns of residents and businesses in several communities and want to be responsive to the issues The train vs. car contest began with a friendly disagreement on Twitter raised. We are working toward a solution that will benefit everyone between transit advocate Matt Staub and e-commerce manager Kris Nielsen, involved." [Progressive Railroading] the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Staub traveled for “Team Train” while Nielson drove for “Team Porsche” using a $78,000 2014 Porsche Panamara OFFICIALS PONDER AIRPLANE CRASH IN CSX’S SELKIRK YARD on the 440-mile journey Monday. ALBANY, N.Y. - Sept. 9, The contest began at Boston’s South Station. While the automobile led the 2014 - A small plane crash train as far as Philadelphia, Team Train caught up when Team Porsche hit in Upstate New York has traffic around Baltimore, securing a victory for Staub. created a rare intersection After Team Train arrived at Union Station, Staub raced on foot to the finish for the National line, the Ulysses S. Grant statue across from the U.S. Capitol, about six Transportation Safety blocks from Union Station. Board: a single incident Staub and Nielsen initiated the car vs. train race last year after connecting that involves both aviation on Twitter. [Edited from Trains News Wire] and rail. The crash occurred on the MARYLAND DOT PULLS PLUG ON RESCUE WORKERS STAND AT THE SCENE OF A SMALL PLANE evening of Sept. 8 at CSX PACT, FUNDS FOR PROPOSED CSX CRASH AT THE CSX YARD.PHOTO BY AP PHOTO/TIMES Transportation's Selkirk INTERMODAL FACILITY IN BALTIMORE UNION,WILL WALDSRON Yard near Albany. The The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has terminated its Cessna aircraft took off LANCASTER DISPATCHER PAGE 5 OCTOBER 2014 from the adjacent South Albany Airport at 4:50 p.m. and crashed soon The units are: thereafter in the yard, the Albany Times Union reports. A student pilot and BNSF 8202 - to become NS 2800; BNSF 8209 - to become NS 2801; BNSF instructor were both killed in the incident. 8218 - to become NS 2802; BNSF 8222 - to become NS 2803; BNSF 8225 - to The south end of the airport's lone runway abuts the north side of the yard, become NS 2804; BNSF 8229 - to become NS 2805; BNSF 8230 - to become a former Conrail facility. One rail car, a loaded auto rack, was damaged in NS 2806. the crash. Unlike the SD60E rebuild project, no major upgrades are planned for the Both the NTSB and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating. SD75Ms that once raced stack trains across the former Santa Fe main line [Trains News Wire] between Chicago and Southern California. [Steve Smedley - Trains News Wire] NS SUES ENGINEER FOR DAMAGES IN SEPTA LAUNCHES 'DUDE IT’S RUDE' PASSENGER PENNSYLVANIA DERAILMENT ETIQUETTE CAMPAIGN SEWICKLEY, Pa. - Aug. 14, 2014 - In an unusual New Campaign Uses Direct Approach To Deliver move, Norfolk Southern is suing engineer Charles E. Hellig for damages Etiquette Messages resulting from a derailment when his train collided with the rear of another train on July 2 near Pittsburgh. According to the lawsuit, NS claims Hellig Philadelphia, PA - Sept. 9, 2014 -SEPTA today either “missed or ignored” a restricting signal which caused the accident. announced the launch of its new 'Dude It's Rude' passenger etiquette campaign. The new initiative The incident resulted in a fire that damaged trains and spilled diesel fuel. takes a direct approach in an effort to get riders The company is hoping to recover the cost of repairs and cleanup, thinking about their own personal travel habits. according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Prior to the Dude It's Rude campaign, SEPTA tackled the issue of passenger Attorneys familiar with employment law are not certain why the railroad is etiquette through campaigns that either addressed general behaviors or taking this unusual step. One possibility is to forestall a lawsuit from Hellig specific areas of concern using a lighter approach with cartoon-like against the company, according to Eugene Keefe, a Chicago-based characters. Soon after, a cellphone use campaign was developed, employment lawyer. customers positively responded to the cellphone use program materials Attorney Sam Cordes suggests NS might try to secure a settlement from the which combined humor with direct messaging. Based on that experience, engineer’s insurance policy, though it is unlikely he would have a policy SEPTA decided to take a more direct approach in its revised passenger that would cover a judgment resulting from this incident. etiquette campaign thus creating the Dude It's Rude Program. The new Two Union Pacific locomotives were damaged in the derailment, along with program attempts to reform customer travel habits that have continuously freight cars owned by TTX. Nearly 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel were spilled. been reported as big problems for specific service modes including taking your trash with you, watching your language and blocking the front aisle. According to Norfolk Southern, both the engineer and conductor were injured in the derailment, both with non-life-threatening injuries. Since Using strong visuals and minimal words, the new campaign purposely takes workers compensation laws do not cover railroad workers, they can sue the an edgier tone. SEPTA intentionally did not include its name or logo on railroad for injuries sustained on the job. If Hellig won a judgment against decals and posters to get customers thinking more about the messages Norfolk Southern for his injuries, the company might try to recover that instead of who is delivering it. [Edited from SEPTA] money with a countersuit against the engineer. OIL COMPANIES SEEK GREATER ACCESS TO SEPTA LINE Neither Norfolk Southern nor engineer Hellig has offered comment. [Trains News Wire] PHILADELPHIA - Sept. 26, 2014 - A 3-mile stretch of a SEPTA commuter line and a four-hour operating window are the subjects of discussions between WARBONNETS TO ROAM NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILS oil refinery operators and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. PEORIA, ILL. - Sept. 12, 2014 - Norfolk Southern has yet to quench its thirst for second-hand, six-axle locomotives. The railroad has acquired seven Unit oil trains from both Norfolk Southern and CSX must operate over three former Santa Fe EMD SD75Ms, all still wearing the railroad's famed miles of SEPTA's Airport Shuttle line to reach their unloading point at warbonnet paint scheme. Eddystone, not far from the site of the demolished Baldwin Locomotive Works. The sticking point is that SEPTA allows access to the line only from The first two were 12:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m., barely time for one train to enter the facility to forwarded from storage at unload while a second empty train leaves. National Railway Equipment in Silvis, Ill., According to a Reuters report, Monroe Energy could reduce its reliance on and interchanged to the oil brought in from the Gulf Coast by ship if additional unit trains could get Iowa Interstate Railroad to the terminal. The oil is transferred from the tank cars to a ship for the for interchange to the NS short voyage to the refinery. Philadelphia area refineries are said to be the at East Peoria earlier this largest processors of Bakken crude in the country. week. "We have an obligation to make sure that passenger service is not The units, wearing disrupted," SEPTA Deputy General Manager Jeff Knueppel says. "Our lines temporary spray painted run every half-hour, and it takes about 23 minutes for their trains to come TWO EX-BNSF SD75MS SIT AT EAST PEORIA AWAITING reporting marks and through, so it's not possible to co-exist." INTERCHANGE TO NS numbers, are Nos. 2803 He says the only possible solution is adding an additional track to handle and 2801. They are among the oil trains, and he is adamant that SEPTA is not willing to pay for that. the last new locomotives delivered in warbonnet paint prior to the BNSF Monroe Energy, owner of the refinery, is considering a pipeline from merger. Eddystone to the refinery at Trainer if additional rail deliveries can be Allen Rider, Norfolk Southern's manager of locomotive engineering says the arranged. [Trains News Wire] units are being moved to the Juniata locomotive shop at Altoona, Pa., prior to being put into service. He adds that the units may get repainted, dependent on workload at the paint shop. LANCASTER DISPATCHER PAGE 6 OCTOBER 2014

Conowingo Dam; temporary tracks opened through Port Deposit pending CARSTENS PUBLICATIONS CLOSES settlement of dispute over grade crossing elimination. PERMANENTLY - WHITE RIVER PRODUCTIONS ACQUIRES RAILROAD Oct. 31, 1932 - PRR and Reading officials join Atlantic City Mayor Harry MODEL CRAFTSMAN AND RAILFAN & RAILROAD MAGAZINES Bacharach in announcing plans for new Union Station. Oct. 1937 - Second pair of tracks and platform opens on lower level of 30th Carstens Publications - August 22nd, 2014 Street Station, Philadelphia. It is with regret that Carstens Publications, Inc. will be closing permanently Oct. 7, 1942 - PRR completes work of eliminating cross connections and at close of business on Friday, August 22, 2014. Carstens Publications, Inc. installing flood doors in East River Tunnels, along with new pumps and has been a leading publisher of leading hobby magazines for over 50 years. ventilation, so each tube can be protected from attack separately. Unfortunately the current economic climate has placed us in this position. Discussion is continuing with several parties who expressed desire to take Oct. 9, 1947 - General Motors' Train of Tomorrow arrives in Philadelphia. on the continuance of the magazines. At this point there is still hope that all Oct. 9, 1952 - Richard M. Nixon's campaign train three titles will remain in existence. But I can offer no guarantees. We thank travels over PRR from York to Harrisburg and onto you for your patronage over the years, and wish you the best of luck in your Reading. endeavors. Oct. 20, 1957 - Last PRR steam excursion operates Henry R. Carstens, President from Baltimore to Northumberland, Pa. behind L1 No. Carstens Publications, Inc. 520; excursionists view PRR Historical Collection of * * * steam locomotives and cars. (Bucklin, Missouri) – Aug. 29, 2014 - White River Productions has acquired Oct. 28, 1962 - The Senator revived between Railroad Model Craftsman and Railfan & Railroad magazines, effective Washington and Boston with New Haven cars. September 1, 2014. The asset purchase agreement between Carstens Oct. 7, 1967 - "Pony Express" race track extras between Philadelphia and Publications and White River Productions was completed Thursday, August Atlantic City Race Track make last runs and race track spur abandoned. 28, 2014. Oct. 4, 1969 - Remainder of PRR Historical Collection (except Pioneer, given Carstens Publications’ final issues of the two titles are the June issues, and to the Smithsonian and Reuben Wells, given to the Children’s Museum at future issues will be produced by White River Productions. Staff Indianapolis) leaves Northumberland enroute to Strasburg. assignments for the two publications have not yet been determined. Included in the agreement is the Books Division of Carstens Publications, Oct. 1, 1973 - LIRR revises schedules to take advantage of M-1 cars' higher which will continue under White River Productions. Not included is Flying speed.

Models magazine. CHRISTOPHER T. BAER,HAGLEY MUSEUM AND LIBRARY VIA PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER, PRRT&HS - USED WITH PERMISSION Subscribers will be pleased to know existing subscriptions are to be honored and fulfilled by the new ownership. [Edited from White River IMETABLE Productions Press Release] T 10-14 For Lancaster Chapter News, see “INSIDE THE BACK PAGE” *** PRR, PRSL & LIRR EVENTS IN OCTOBER Through Nov. 9, 2014 “Take a Ride on the Reading” exhibit at the Oct. 10, 1892 - Philadelphia Press publishes a perspective view of Broad Reading Railroad Heritage Museum, 500 S. Third Street Station and description of new facilities; this is the rejected version Street, Hamburg, Pa. Adm: $7.00. Info: with elaborate roof turrets in the center of the Broad and Market Street www.readingrailroad.org/museum facades. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 Oct. 28, 1902 - Southbound yard opens at Thurlow, Pa., on Maryland rd Division and Edge Moor Yard, north of Wilmington, Del., partially opens 23 Annual Hurlock Fall Festival trains between handling local freight; relieves pressure on Grays Ferry Yard. Hurlock and Federalsburg, Md. on the Maryland & Delaware Railroad. Trains depart from the station Oct. 27, 1907 - Union Station, Washington, opens for Baltimore & Ohio on Gay Street at 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm and 5 pm. trains; covers 25 acres; headhouse is 625' x 210'; main concourse is 760' x Call the Hurlock Town Office at 410-943-4181 between 8 am and 4 pm, 130' x 45' high, or about equal to those of Penn Station and Grand Central Monday thru Friday, for info and ticket reservations. combined; billed as "World's largest room"; its great size is necessary only to accommodate crowds for presidential inaugurations every four years; Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 main waiting room is 219' x 120' x 96' high; little-used separate entrance and 2014 Autumn Leaf Train Excursion (diesel) from Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe suite of rooms for president and visiting dignitaries; 20 tracks on upper on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. $39.00 per person. Info: level and 9 tracks on lower level leading to Capitol Hill Tunnel; statuary is www.lgsry.com or 570-325-8485. October 18th diesel powered trip is SOLD not completed until 1912. OUT. Oct. 18, 1912 - Federal Express and Colonial Express begin running into Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 Penn Station with omnibus transfer to New York-Boston sections at Grand Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad mid-century mixed train for Central Terminal. photographers. Leaving the station at Middletown at 3:30 p.m., the train will Oct. 18, 1917 - Camden-Pemberton locals extended to Camp Dix. be powered by the line's ex-Western Maryland Alco S-6 locomotive. Freight Oct. 28, 1922 - PRR places new 34-stall roundhouse and 110-foot turntable cars, a caboose, and two coaches will fill out the train. Several photo in service at Pitcairn Yard, near Pittsburgh, Pa. opportunities will be offered to passengers. For additional information or reservations, call the short line at 717-944-4435, ext. 104, or go to Oct. 2, 1927 - $2.5 million line relocation completed on Columbia & Port www.mhrailroad.com Deposit between Port Deposit and Rock Run account construction of LANCASTER DISPATCHER PAGE 7 OCTOBER 2014

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 ROUTE 741 EAST,STRASBURG,PA 2014 Autumn Leaf Train Excursion (steam) from Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe WWW.RRMUSEUMPA.ORG on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. $69.00 per person. Info: 717-687-8628 www.lgsry.com or 570-325-8485. Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 2014 Autumn Leaf Train Excursion (steam) from Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe Thru December 31, 2014 - Exhibit: A First Class Restaurant on Wheels -- on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. $69.00 per person. Info: The Story of the Railroad Dining Car www.lgsry.com or 570-325-8485. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014 - Garden Railways Tour Thursday - Saturday, Oct. 16-18, 2014 Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 1-2, 2014 - Trains & Troops Eastern Division, TCA Meet at the York Expo Center, 334 Carlisle Ave., York, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 - Taking The Swing Train ‘40s Dance PA 17404. Info: Debbie Geiser, 302-674-5797, [email protected] Saturday, Dec. 6 & 13, 2014 - Home For The Holidays Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 Saturday, Dec. 6 & 13, 2014 - Christmas With The Conductor Delaware Train Show at the Nur Shrine Center, Rt. 13 / 198 S. DuPont Highway, New Castle, Del. 19720. Info: www.toyshows.org. RAILROAD MUSEUM NAMES NEW SITE ADMINISTRATOR Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-26, 2014 Sept. 19, 2014 - The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission has The Great Scale Model Train Show at the Cow Palace, Maryland State named Jeffrey Bliemeister site administrator at the Railroad Museum of Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium MD 21093. Info: www.gsmts.com. Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014 Bliemeister will assume his duties on Oct. 6. He succeeds Charles Fox, who Fall Scranton Model Train Show, Radisson Hotel (former DL&W Station). was recently named the western division chief for PHMC's Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1-2, 2014 Bliemeister has more than 25 years of professional museum experience in Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show at the Harrisburg Mall, 3501 Paxton Street, collections management, exhibitions and interpretive programs, Harrisburg, PA Info: www.GreenbergShows.com community-based fund raising and working with volunteers. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 He most recently directed the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum in Galeton, Golden Spike Enterprises, Inc., 37th Annual Gaithersburg Potter County — also a PHMC site — where he oversaw renovations and Railroad-Steamship-Transportation Artifacts Show & Sale at Montgomery expansion of the visitors center. County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, Md. Info: Charles Miller, 703-536-2954 Bliemeister holds a bachelor's degree in history from the State University E-mail: [email protected] of New York at Geneseo and a master's degree in history/museum studies Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 from the Cooperstown Graduate Program. [lancasteronline.com] Veteran’s Swing Dance at the B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St., Baltimore, Md. Proceeds benefit the National Guard Program, “A Taste of STRASBURG RAIL ROAD Home.” Info: www.borail.org/swing-dance.aspx SPECIAL EVENTS Friday thru Sunday, Nov. 14-16, 2014 WWW.STRASBURGRAILROAD.COM NRHS Fall Conference, Advisory Council and Board of Directors’ Meetings in Johnson City, Tenn.. Hosted by the George L. Carter Chapter. 1-866-725-9666 Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 Throughout Operating Season - Daily Lunch Train Keystone Division, TCA Meet at St. Philip’s Parish Hall, Rts. 741 & 999, Millersville, PA. Info: Ron Morris, 610-670-6829, [email protected] Saturdays thru Nov. 22, 2014 - Wine & Cheese Train - 6:00 or 7:00 pm Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 Saturday, Oct, 4, 11, 18, 2014 - Oktoberfest First Annual Railroad Symposium at the Northampton Community Center, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 - Vintage Base Ball Day 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton, Pa 18067. Adm. $45.00 per person. Info: Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 - Flavors of Lancaster County - 6:00 pm Kermit Geary, Jr., 610-428-7629 or [email protected] Saturday, Oct. 19, 2014 - The Great Train Robbery - 4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29-30, 2014 Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 - Murder Mystery Dinner Train - 6:00 pm Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show at the New Jersey Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 - The Chocolate Express - 6:00 pm Ave, Edison, NJ 08837. Info: www.GreenbergShows.com Saturday, Nov. 8 & 22, 2014 - Murder Mystery Dinner Train - 6:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7, 2014 Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 - Seafood Express - 6:00 pm Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 - Christmas Feast - 7:00 pm York Road, Timonium, MD 21093. Info: www.GreenbergShows.com Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 - The Night Before Christmas Train - 7:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13-14, 2014 Friday thru Sunday, Nov. 28-30, 2014 - Santa’s Paradise Express Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA 19456. Info: www.GreenbergShows.com Friday, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 2014 - The Night Before Christmas Train Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 10-11, 2015 Saturday & Friday, Dec. 6, 12, 19, 2014 - Christmas Feast - 7:00 pm NRHS Winter Conference, Advisory Council and Board of Directors’ Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014 - Christmas Tree Train - 9:00 am only Meetings in Roanoke, Va. Hosted by the Roanoke Chapter. Saturday, Dec. 6, & Friday, Dec. 12, 19, 2014 - Christmas Feast - 7:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2015 Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 2014 - Santa's Paradise Express The Great Scale Model Train Show at the Cow Palace, Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium MD 21093. Info: www.gsmts.com. LANCASTER DISPATCHER PAGE 8 OCTOBER 2014

SEPTEMBER, 2014 For more information on the auction sale go to CHAPTER MEETING MINUTES www.blackmonauctions.com/auctions/135. [Edited from Trains News Wire]

The "Annual Picnic" Membership Meeting of the Lancaster ALL ABOARD FLORIDA SELECTS SIEMENS Chapter, National Railway Historical Society was held at the AS TRAIN MANUFACTURER Christiana Freight Station, Christiana, Pa. on Sunday, SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sept. 11, 2014 - All Aboard Florida has selected September 28, 2014. There are no Meeting Minutes to report. Siemens to build the locomotives and passenger cars for its upcoming passenger rail project. Both companies have been working together RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:DONETTA M. EBERLY -SECRETARY extensively on the development and design of the passenger rail cars. The initial five train set purchase to serve the Miami to West Palm Beach segment will consist of two diesel-electric locomotives, one on each end of four passenger coaches. All Aboard Florida and Siemens plan to expand the initial train sets to seven coaches, and purchase an additional five train From our neighboring Baltimore Chapter, the Lancaster sets, concurrent with environmental approvals and additional financing for Chapter, N.R.H.S. warmly welcomes the following new the segment from West Palm Beach to the Orlando International Airport. Chapter-Only member. Thanks for joining - it’s a The stainless steel passenger coaches, the first to be manufactured by pleasure to have you aboard! Siemens in the U.S., will be ADA compliant and feature ergonomic seating Greta C. Hittle and Wi-Fi. The train sets will also be level boarding, which allows for the ease of boarding without steps and provides easier access for bikes, 13 Creekside Drive walkers, strollers, and wheelchairs. Wrightsville, Pa. 17368- 9195 The trains will be built at Siemens' assembly plant in Sacramento, with [email protected] components supplied by other Siemens plants throughout the U.S. [Edited from Trains News Wire]

DC STREETCAR SET TO BEGIN PRE-REVENUE OPERATIONS LESS THAN CARLOAD SHIPMENTS WASHINGTON - Sept. 29, 2014 - Today, the District Department of LOCAL AND NATIONAL NEWS Transportation is scheduled to begin the pre-revenue operations phase of the DC Streetcar in Washington, D.C. The pre-revenue operations is actual service simulated along the corridor PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATED without passengers and is part of the process of certifying the streetcar's HARRISBURG, Pa. - Aug. 14, 2014 - The Pennsylvania State Transportation safety. During this phase, all streetcar vehicles will run their projected Commission has updated the state’s 12-year transportation program with hours with projected headways, DC Streetcar officials said in a press a sizeable boost in transportation improvements. The new plan anticipates release. $63.2 billion being made available through the state’s Act 89 transportation Five streetcar vehicles have been tested and drivers trained during the plan. The funds will be used over the next 12 years for improvements to summer on the H Street and Benning Road line. Passenger revenue service railroads, roads, bridges, transit systems, and airports. That compares with will begin once the safety certification process is completed. Eventually, the $41.6 billion in the last update two years ago. DC Streetcar will serve 37 miles of lines. [Progressive Railroading] The newly adopted program, which takes effect Oct. 1, anticipates $12.3 billion being available for highway and bridge projects in the first four THIS MONTH’S BANNER PHOTO years. Public transit will receive for $7.9 billion; aviation, $370 million; the state’s freight railroad’s $228 million; and the newly created multimodal The Trail Blazer was a named coach-only train operated by the Pennsylvania fund will receive $284 million in the first four years. Railroad from Chicago, Illinois, to New York City, via Pittsburgh, To review the plan, go to www.dot.state.pa.us. [Edited from Trains News Pennsylvania on a 17 hour schedule. The Trail Blazer was one of the first Wire] all-coach trains to provide premium services comparable to a Pullman train. Service began on July 28, 1939, and was an immediate success. The LIQUIDATION AUCTION HELD FOR GREENBRIER EXPRESS CARS number of passengers on the Trail Blazer frequently exceeded those of the Pennsylvania's better-known train, the Broadway Limited. In 1951 the POTTSTOWN, Pa. - Sept. 3, 2014 - Thirteen passenger cars intended for the Pennsylvania combined the Trail Blazer and General into one service. canceled Greenbrier Express were auctioned off on Sept. 18. The majority However, their time table still distinguished the two trains until July 26, of the cars had been “tunneled” – stripped of their interiors in preparation 1959, when the Trail Blazer's name was removed. for new interior work that was never conducted. In addition to the passenger cars, trucks, wheels, generator sets, and other passenger car parts will be auctioned. OPERATION LIFESAVER CANADA REMINDS YOU... Blackmon Auctions Inc. handled the sale. The cars histories can be traced to Baltimore & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio, NEVER cross in front of or behind a stopped train. It is Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific. All cars were sold “as is.” both dangerous and unlawful. The Greenbrier Express was planned to ferry passengers from Washington, D.C., to the hotel and resort at White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., in luxury over the route of Amtrak’s Cardinal. Work on the cars began in February 2011 at the former Bethlehem Steel site in Pottstown. In November 2011 Jim Justice, owner of the 200-year-old Greenbrier Hotel, ordered the project put on hold pending analysis of passenger railcar crashworthiness regulations. The project never restarted. LANCASTER DISPATCHER PAGE 9 OCTOBER 2014

2014 NRHS ELECTION RESULTS WORK PROGRESSING ON FORMER PENNSYLVANIA The ballots for the 2014 NRHS Election have been COACH ‘COLLINSVILLE INN’ counted and certified. The results are as follows: WASHINGTON - Sept. 10, 2014 - Restoration President Vice President work is progressing on former Pennsylvania Railroad coach Collinsville Inn, owned by the Al Weber - 1869 votes (W) Joe Maloney - 2963 votes (W) Washington D.C. Chapter of the National Greg Molloy - 1321 votes Railway Historical Society. The car was the winner of the 2012 Trains Global Directors (2) District 1 Director Magazine Preservation Award. Steve Barry - 2647 votes (W) Mia Mather - 353 votes (W) The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is restoring the car under contract. Work done so far includes: David Flinn - 2042 votes (W) > The trucks have been reinstalled under the car. Some welding had to be District 2 Director District 3 Director done on them; there was also some extra replacement of hoses, bushings, Harold Shaak - 426 votes (W) Frank Fowler - 423 votes (W) grommets for the shock absorbers, and some miscellaneous rubber District 4 Director District 5 Director replacement. Sam Williamson - 294 votes (W) Jim Pahris - 247 votes (W) > A contractor is scheduled to return this week to work on the heating, District 6 Director District 7 Director ventilation, and air conditioning systems on the car. John Goodman - 381 votes (W) Steven Sigerist - 308 votes (W) > WMSR was able to locate replacement glass for three broken windows, which has been cut and installed. District A Director District B Director > Failed ballasts for the main lighting in the interior of the car have been Jeff Smith - 275 votes (W) Jack Hilborn - 286 votes (W) replaced. Congratulations to all the winners. The term for the newly elected Board > A contract has been signed to have the roof sealed. members begins at the Board of Directors' Meeting held at the Fall Conference in Johnson City, TN, November 14 - 16, 2014. The chapter hopes to have the car roadworthy by Oct. 1, although it will not be fully qualified for Amtrak service as wheel and axle testing and A report from the Electoral Committee including the vote totals by District replacement is still unfunded. The car will also still need some cosmetic will be available on the admin site shortly; a total of 9,708 ballots were work, cleaning, and painting. mailed to the membership. A notice will be sent with the link when it becomes available. The chapter also owns a sister, car, Franklin Inn, which is expected to run on a charter in October to Canada. Thank you, Bob Ernst - NRHS Secretary Collinsville Inn is a 1949 Budd-built stainless steel car, which the state of NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY RELEASES 2015 Maryland donated to the chapter in 2008. The car was built for the CONVENTION LINE UP Pennsylvania Railroad as 21-roomette sleeper. It was converted into a coach, its current configuration, to support increased traffic loads RUTLAND, Vt. – The National Railway Historical Society has released the anticipated for the New York World’s Fair in 1964. The car was named for schedule of trips for its 2015 annual convention to be held in Rutland. The Collinsville, Ill. a town along the Pennsylvania Railroad. convention will include trips over the Saratoga & North Creek Railway and Vermont Rail System, including several “rare mileage” excursions over The car last saw service as a commuter car, rebuilt for MARC train service. freight only trackage. The convention will be held June 14-20, 2015. The agency applied the former Pennsylvania name to the car in 1994, when it went through major rebuilding. It was retired from service in 2001 and Planned convention trains include: stored. In November 2008, the agency passed title to the car to the > A Vermont Rail System (VRS) “photo freight” from Rutland to Washington, D.C. Chapter. Ludlow and return, powered by a classic Alco RS-1, through the The chapter is seeking up to $30,000 to restore car to mainline operation scenery of the Green Mountains on June 14. and plans to repaint the exterior in its 1962 livery, which primarily was > A Saratoga & North Creek round trip excursion from Saratoga stainless steel with Pennsylvania markings. For more information, or to Springs to North Creek, N.Y., led by rare EMD BL2 diesels on make a donation, go to www.dcnrhs.org [Trains News Wire] June 15. Passengers will have the option of riding Amtrak’s Ethan Allen Express between Rutland and Saratoga Springs. 66 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH > A VRS trip from Rutland to Bellows Falls and return over the Green Mountain Railroad and the former route of the original Steamtown excursions on June 16. > A VRS passenger trip from Rutland to Burlington and return, including a two-hour layover at the Burlington waterfront or a three-hour tour of the Shelburne Museum on June 18. > A rare-mileage trip on June 19 from Rutland to the Omya processing plant on the remains of the original Clarendon & Pittsford Railroad near Florence. > A VRS passenger excursion between Rutland and North Bennington/Hoosick Junction and return, passing the one-time home of Norman Rockwell and the summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, son of President Abraham Lincoln and the one-time president of the Pullman Palace Car Co. Tickets are expected to go on sale in mid-September with dome, lounge, and business car seating available. For more information, go to THE AMERICAN FREEDOM TRAIN AT LANCASTER,PA-OCTOBER 10, 1948. www.nrhs.com LANCASTER DISPATCHER PAGE 10 OCTOBER 2014 “INSIDE THE BACK PAGE” UPCOMING LANCASTER CHAPTER ACTIVITIES

OCTOBER 20, 2014 - MONDAY,7:30PM-CHRISTIANAFREIGHTSTATION-REGULARMEMBERSHIPMEETING Tom Jordan , our friend from Yorkrail and Tom Sweeney, a member of the Harrisburg Chapter, NRHS and retired Army colonel who was in the military railway service, will present an interesting program on the history of the military railway service. Tom has a very good presentation which was presented at the Harrisburg Chapter and the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. OCTOBER 24-26, 2014 - LANCASTER CHAPTER 2014 FALL GETAWAY TRIP Ride three trains in three states in three days! On Friday, we depart from Lancaster Airport by motor coach and ride the Kiski Railroad in Schenley, Pa. On Saturday we travel to West Virginia to ride the Potomac Eagle Railroad. Sunday finds us in Cumberland, Md. to ride the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. Ticket price of $437.00 per person, double occupancy, includes motor coach transportation and driver tip, parking, Kiski Railroad, Potomac Eagle train and lunch, West Maryland Scenic train and lunch, 2 nights stay at the Fairfield Inn and Suites, with two breakfasts and Lancaster Chapter, NRHS guide. For further information, call Ron Irwin at 717-299-6405. We have received a lot of requests to do a weekend trip and we expect it to sell out quickly! ______

NOVEMBER 1, 2014 - SATURDAY, 9:00 AM - CHRISTIANA FREIGHT STATION - VENDOR & CRAFT SHOW Please contact Cindy Kendig at 610-593-6313 for further information about this activity.

NOVEMBER 17, 2014 - MONDAY, 7:30 PM - TRAVEL TIME OFFICE - CHAPTER BOARD MEETING

NOVEMBER 21, 2014 - FRIDAY, 6:00 PM - HISTORIC REVERE TAVERN - ANNUAL CHAPTER BANQUET We return to the Historic Revere Tavern, one of the Chapter favorites. Family style meal, fellowship and door prizes round out the evening. Lee Rainey will present a program on the East Broad Top Railroad. Tickets are $25.00 per person. See order form in this issue of The Lancaster Dispatcher. ______

DECEMBER 4, 2014 - THURSDAY, 7:00 PM - CHRISTIANA FREIGHT STATION - CHRISTMAS DECORATING Decorate the Freight Station and Christmas Tree for the Holiday Open House and Christmas. Bring your favorite Train Ornament to hang on the tree. This is a fun-filled activity to usher in the Holiday Season. Input from the Chapter Membership for the design and set-up of the train display would be greatly appreciated - see Glenn Kendig for further information. DECEMBER 15, 2014 - MONDAY, 7:30 PM - CHRISTIANA FREIGHT STATION - CHAPTER CHRISTMAS PARTY Annual Chapter Christmas Party at 7:30 PM. Please bring cookies, snacks or a covered dish to share. There's no better way to get into the festive holiday spirit than this joyous event. DECEMBER 20, 2014 - SATURDAY, 3:00 PM - CHRISTIANA FRT STATION - CHRISTIANA CHRISTMAS PARTY The Christiana Lions Club will have Santa for the area children and families. Everyone is invited. Saturday night Hay Rides to see the Christiana Christmas displays - a fun-filled evening for the entire family!

DECEMBER 21, 2014 - SUNDAY, 1:00 PM CHRISTIANAFREIGHTSTATION-CHRISTMASOPENHOUSE Open House from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM ______CHAPLAIN CONTACT INFORMATION LORRIE STEFFY (TEMPORARY) EMAIL:[email protected] PHONE: 717-336-6872

IF YOU KNOW OF A CHAPTER MEMBER WHO IS SICK, LOST A LOVED ONE OR A MOONLIT EVENING SETS THE MOOD TO WISH YOU A HAPPY HALLOWEEN! HAS A NEW BIRTH IN THE FAMILY, PLEASE CONTACT LORRIE BEWARE OF GHOSTS AND GOBLINS ON THE TRACKS AND IN THE STATIONS... LANCASTER DISPATCHER PAGE 11 OCTOBER 2014

LANCASTER CHAPTER, N.R.H.S. ANNUAL BANQUET FRIDAY EVENING,NOVEMBER 21, 2014 THE HISTORIC REVERE TAVERN -BANQUET CENTER 3063 LINCOLN HIGHWAY (U.S. ROUTE 30) PARADISE,PENNSYLVANIA 17562-0336 (717) 687-8601

PLEASE JOIN US AS WE RETURN TO THE HISTORIC REVERE TAVERN FOR ANOTHER WONDERFUL EVENING WITH GREAT FOOD AND THE FRIENDSHIP OF YOUR FELLOW CHAPTER MEMBERS.AND DON’T FORGET THE FABULOUS DOOR PRIZES! MAKE THIS YOUR FIRST EVENT OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON!

SOCIAL HOUR /FAMILY-STYLE MEAL /DOOR PRIZES 6:00 PM - FELLOWSHIP SOCIAL HOUR 7:00 PM - IN-ROOM FAMILY-STYLE MEAL FOLLOWED BY A PROGRAM PRESENTED BY LEE RAINEY -AN OVERVIEW AND BRIEF HISTORY OF THE EAST BROAD TOP RAILROAD

THE ANNUAL BANQUET COST FOR 2014 IS $25.00 PER PERSON

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE OCTOBER 20TH CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP MEETING. OR, YOU MAY MAIL THIS COUPON INCLUDING A SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE. ALL TICKET ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 7, 2014

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MAIL TO: LANCASTER CHAPTER, N.R.H.S. INFORMATION: C/O THOMAS SHENK TOM SHENK 1 1 MARQUIS COURT OFFICE - 717-299-6600 ext. 504 LITITZ, PA 17543 CELL - 717-314-4448 LANCASTER DISPATCHER PAGE 12 OCTOBER 2014

LANCASTER CHAPTER BOARD of DIRECTORS LANCASTER CHAPTER PRESIDENT:TOM SHENK 717-560-1186 [email protected] 1ST VICE PRESIDENT:RON IRWIN 717-299-6405 [email protected] NATIONAL RAILWAY 2NDVICE PRESIDENT:GLENN KENDIG 610-593-6313 [email protected] HISTORICAL SOCIETY SECRETARY:DONETTA EBERLY 717-866-5514 [email protected] AILROAD VENUE TREASURER:RICHARD RUTLEDGE 717-741-0205 [email protected] 10 R A EDITOR:ED MAYOVER 302-834-3662 [email protected] CHRISTIANA, PA 17509-1416 HISTORIAN:EVAN RUSSELL,JR. 610-269-7054 [email protected] PHONE: 610-593-4968 CHAPLAIN:DAVID STAMBAUGH 717-292-1726 [email protected] 1ST DIRECTOR:CINDY KENDIG 610-593-6313 [email protected] CHAPTER WEBSITE: WWW.NRHS1.ORG 2ND DIRECTOR:TOM MCMASTER 717-274-5325 [email protected] THE LANCASTER DISPATCHER IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY AS THE NATL REP &WEB:FRED KURTZ 717-200-1551 [email protected] NEWSLETTER OF THE LANCASTER CHAPTER,NRHS AND IS MAILED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE CHAPTER AS ONE OF THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP.ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE $70 (INCLUDES BOTH MEMBERSHIP MEETING NOTICE LANCASTER CHAPTER AND NATIONAL).OPINIONS AND POINTS OF VIEW EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE THOSE OF THE EDITOR, STAFF OR THE REGULAR MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND ELECTION OF CONTRIBUTORS AND NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MEMBERSHIP, HAPTER FFICERS OF THE ANCASTER HAPTER 2014-2015C O L C , OFFICERS, OR THE NRHS.THE DEADLINE FOR ALL ITEMS SUBMITTED IS N.R.H.S. WILL BE HELD AT THE CHRISTIANA FREIGHT STATION, THE THIRD MONDAY OF THE PRECEDING MONTH.ADDRESS CHANGES CHRISTIANA,PA ON MONDAY,OCTOBER 20,2014 STARTING OR CORRECTIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO:RON IRWIN,15HIGHLAND DR.,

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MEETING PLACE Planning begins on the Preservation Facility for N&W 611 Calvary Church of the Brethren, 578 Front Royal Pike, The engineering and planning of the Preservation Facility is under- Winchester, Virginia way. The Preservation Facility will be built on the grounds of the Virginia (West side of Rte. 522 Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia. The Museum has been the home South of Rte. 50 ) of the 611 since she was pulled out of the scrap line in 1960. Enter through the Fellowship Hall door at the side of the Church.. Doors open 7:20 P.M. The Preservation Facility will allow the INSIDE THIS ISSUE Museum to protect and maintain the 611 so that The View From Here 2 the locomotive is ready Long Bridge 3 to steam for future generations. The facility will hold Collinsville Inn 3 a maintenance bay so that Minutes August 9, 2014 4 crews can keep her in top Sept. Mtg./Picnic 4 operational form. "From the begin- 2015 Dues 4 ning, the goal of the res- The HOTT BOX 5 toration was not only to NRHS Future 5 get her under steam again, but also to keep her un- Our goal is to design the Preservation Facility to Lunch & Learn 5 der steam," says Beverly look like a Norfolk & Western Lubritorium. A New Railroad 6 T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Exec. (Photo of the Lubritorium at Williamson, WV courtesy Iowa Pacific 8 Director of the Museum. of the Norfolk & Western Historical Society.) Maryland Midland Signals 8 Pullman Park? 8 "The Preservation Facility will protect the 611 as well as the investment made by the thousands of people who have donated to her restoration." Silver Line Ridership 9 Help the VMT to PRESERVE the 611 Upcoming Programs & 10 Any donation to the Fire Up 611! Capital Campaign places your name on the Chapter Business Wall of Honor in the Preservation Facility. A donation of $611 and above will al- CHAPTER OFFICERS low you to purchase advance tickets. ( AND GRUNTS ) Donate securely online, or mail your donation to: President: Mike Clark, Virginia Museum of Transportation - Fire Up 611! ( 540) 465-8292 303 Norfolk Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 # # # Vice President: Jerry Ho, (301) 926-4660 Source: Trains News Wire Secretary : Doug Russell Restoration of N&W J Class No. 611 Continues (540) 868-1446 Treasurer : Carl Stephanus, SPENCER, N.C.-- Last week, the “Steam up 611! committee announced that No. 611's resto- ( 540) 955-0703 ration is 45 percent complete since the official restoration work began in early June. In the Nat. RepresentaƟve: Bert Robinson past several months all the staybolts have been removed, inspected, cleaned, and the rein- ( 540) 667-4487 stallation effort has started. The original flue sheet has been removed with a new one being Membership Agent: Jo Ho, made and to be installed within the next few weeks. The engines super heaters continue to ( 301) 926-4660 be refurbished to operating condition. Historian : Vacant A completion date for the project has not been set, but officials expect it to High Iron Editors : Jerry & Jo Ho be completed by spring 2015. # # # PAGE 2 HIGH IRON VOLUME 48 - ISSUE 5

THE VIEW FROM HERE by Mason Y. Cooper

Sometimes events far away can affect traffic levels on our local lines. For example, the growing intermodal traffic through the Port of Charleston, South Carolina has resulted on a new train over the Hagerstown District. Starting July 28th, Norfolk Southern train #24Q, a bare table* train operating on Mondays only, began running as an official run. Train #24Q operates from Charleston SC to Linwood NC, then via Manassas VA to the intermodal center at Harrisburg PA. The train which is usually 140-160 bare table* cars corrects an imbalance of rolling stock that accumulates weekly as a result of export traffic going to the Port of Charleston. At Harrisburg the bare table* cars are redistributed on an as needed basis. (*”Bare Table” means: Intermodal cars NOT carrying containers. Ed.) Test runs of #24Q have appeared on the Hagerstown District at various times as the value of the train was debated. Prior to the official start, these bare table cars moved on train #227, and resulted in operational difficulties. Train #227 in these times often exceeded the capacity of passing sidings, resulting in service delays as the intermodal run was held on the Washington District to avoid early morning congestion around the Virginia Inland Port at Cedarville VA. This writer has seen trains exceeding 225 car lengths. After making the VIP set off the trains were then only allowed to proceed as far north as the 11,000 foot siding at Audley VA, in order to keep it out of the way of the southbound morning fleet of traffic departing Hagerstown. After the institution of train #24Q, train #227 has dropped back to more manageable 5-50 car lengths, after making its Virginia Inland Port setoff. That doesn’t mean you still won’t see strings of bare tables on train #227. There is more, after all, to NS than the Port of Charleston. But this allows train #227 to fit in the existing sidings at Shenandoah Junction, Shepherdstown WV and Hagerstown MD, advancing the run further northward than was previously possible. Prior to the opening of the Heartland Corridor, train #227 was routed west of Harrisburg PA to Detroit MI, carrying high value containerized auto parts and agricultural machinery, both import and export. This business is now routed west via the Heartland Corridor and Roanoke. Now train #227 terminates at the Harris- burg Intermodal Center. Here the container business that remains to be carried on #227 is reclassified and put into other trains. Train #24Q was made necessary by the Port of Charleston's strong refriger- ated container growth. This growth is due to export poultry business. Additional on-site warehousing has been constructed at Charleston with the capability to quickly blast freeze export product. The capacity of this new facility is 340,000 square feet, which is a lot of product for expanding markets in Europe and the Middle East. What this means for us is a lot of container bare tables that have to be repositioned for the next load. So, until further notice look for extra traffic Monday mornings on the Hagerstown District. ** # # # **NOTE: Mason will present a program on the Hagerstown District at the October 11th Chapter Meeting. ( Ed.) VOLUME 48 - ISSUE 5 HIGH IRON PAGE 3

Long Bridge project gets $2.8 Million Source: The Washington Post from the Federal Government September 18, 2014 The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $2.8 million for the National Environmental Pol- icy Act (NEPA) study for the long-term replacement of the Long Bridge over the Potomac River. The century-old bridge, which runs parallel to the 14th Street Bridge used by motorists, is the only direct rail connection between the District and Virginia. The two-track bridge is used by CSX, Amtrak and the Virginia Railway Express. Owned by CSX, the bridge is old and inadequate, and D.C. transportation officials have been working with the Federal Railroad Administration on a study to determine alternatives for reconstruction. The NEPA study would be the next step. The bridge handles 56 passenger and 23 freight trains daily and is at 98 percent capacity during peak hours, according to a DOT report. A new bridge would improve capacity and could handle high-speed, intercity passenger rail; commuter rail; transit; bikes and pedestrians; and freight. The bridge reconstruction is viewed as another key project to improve the region’s rail network, and increase capacity in anticipation of the Panama Canal expansion that would open opportunities to move more goods from East Coast ports. As part of efforts to expand rail capacity in the region, CSX has also proposed to rebuild the Virginia Avenue rail tunnel in the District. Improvements to the Long Bridge also would be necessary for any expansion of commuter rail service. The funding was announced last week as part of the TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) 2014 program. This year DOT announced $600 million in grants to help pay for 72 transportation projects across the country # # #

Work progressing on DC Chapter’s former Trains News Wire Pennsylvania Railroad coach ‘Collinsville Inn’ September 10, 2014 WASHINGTON – Restoration work is progressing on former Pennsylvania Railroad coach Collinsville Inn, owned by the Washington D.C. Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. The car was the winner of the 2012 Trains Magazine Preservation Award. The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is restoring the car under contract. Work done so far includes: The trucks have been reinstalled under the car. Some welding had to be done on them; there was also some extra replacement of hoses, bushings, grommets for the shock absorbers, and some miscellaneous rubber replacement. A contractor is scheduled to return this week to work on the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems on the car. WMSR was able to locate replacement glass for three broken windows, which has been cut and installed. Failed ballasts for the main lighting in the interior of the car have been replaced. A contract has been signed to have the roof sealed. The chapter hopes to have the car roadworthy by Oct. 1, although it will not be fully qualified for Amtrak service as wheel and axle testing and replacement is still unfunded. The car will also still need some cosmetic work, cleaning, and painting. The chapter also owns a sister car, Franklin Inn, which is expected to run on a charter in October to Canada.

Collinsville Inn is a 1949 Budd-built stainless steel car, which the state of Maryland donated to the chapter in 2008. The car was built for the Pennsylvania Railroad as 21-roomette sleeper. It was converted into a coach, its current configuration, to support increased traffic loads anticipated for the New York World’s Fair in 1964. The car was named for Collinsville, Ill., a town along the Pennsylvania Railroad. The car last saw service as a commuter car, rebuilt for MARC train service. The agency applied the former Pennsylvania name to the car in 1994, when it went through major rebuilding. It was retired from service in 2001 and stored. In Novem- ber 2008, the agency passed title to the car to the Washington, D.C. Chapter.

The chapter is seeking up to $30,000 to restore the car to mainline operation and plans to repaint the exteri- or in its 1962 livery, which primarily was stainless steel with Pennsylvania markings. For more information, or to make a donation, go to www.dcnrhs.org. # # #

PAGE 4 HIGH IRON VOLUME 48 - ISSUE 5 MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 2, 2014 WINCHESTER CHAPTER MEETING The monthly meeting of the Winchester Chapter NRHS was held at Calvary Church of the Brethren on August 9th, 2014. Eight members were present. Treasurer's report read and accepted. OLD BUSINESS: Jo Hott reported on the Winchester Little Theatre's project for the restoration of their ex-Pennsylvania RR freight station in Winchester. Cost of the restoration is approximately $650,000. The Little Theatre’s board is asking for donations. A discussion followed. Chapter members had previously discussed the refurbishing of the freight house sign. That NRHS project is on hold until more details from WLT are available. NEW BUSINESS: Mason Cooper presented a project paper on increasing chapter membership by getting word out that we have an active NRHS chapter in Winchester. He proposed that we endeav- or to get a notice monthly in the “Events” column in the local newspapers. A lively discussion followed. Motion made by Jo Hott and seconded to adopt the project as presented by Mason Cooper.

UP-COMING ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS: September: Caboose open house and Chapter picnic. Food by potluck. October: Mason Cooper program on N/S Hagerstown district. November: Possible slide show from the Russell Bell collection.

"Turn-table" discussion of railroad activities in the local area. Mtg. adjourned at 8:11 PM. Jerry Hott presented an interesting and informative video entitled "Pillars of Smoke in the Sky" by E. C. Eddy. 1950's era of steam railroading on Norfolk & Western (Pocahontas Glory series) Respectfully submitted: Doug Russell, Chapter Secretary

SEPT. 1, 2014, LABOR DAY - WINCHESTER CHAPTER MEETING & PICNIC

The Chapter had a rather warm, but otherwise beautiful day for its September meeting and Annual Picnic at the Chapter’s caboose in Clear Brook Park. ( The caboose is looking great, thanks to earlier restoration work by Mike & Mitchell Clark, Bill Nesbitt and Carl Stephanus.) Mike Clark, Mason Cooper, Doug Russell, Berton Robinson and volunteers Bill Nesbitt and Henry Rose had the caboose open to the public from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and beyond. They entertained more than 80 visitors to the caboose in that period of time. They also set up three tables for the picnic for the membership. Bonnie Cooper, Jo & Jerry Hott and Kent & Katy Womack and two of their grandchildren arrived in the early afternoon with more goodies for the Picnic. The “Spread” of food for the Picnic was delicious and plentiful. The Chapter thanks all who attended and helped to make the event a success. This was the best attendance at a Chapter Picnic in several years. ( Ed.) # # # WINCHESTER CHAPTER DUES FOR 2015

The Chapter will have to do its own “Billing” for the year 2015. The way it looks now, Chapter Mem- bers will be asked to send a check or money order (for Chapter dues only) directly to the Chapter at an address to be determined. As in the past, donations to the Chapter (in excess of the dues amount) will be welcomed and greatly appreciated. The National will do its own billing and solicitation of donations. With the rejection of the proposed new “Business Model”, and the election of a new National Presi- dent, it may be well into December, or beyond, before the dust settles and we know what the NRHS National organization is going to be. (Or NOT.) (Ed.)

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THE HOTT BOX Jerry & Jo Hott - Editors Due to the precarious condition of the National organization, we will use the following space The(and Winchester beyond) Chapter to bring expresses our Chapter its apprecia membershipon to Mr. the Michael latest Gresham, information the General currently Superintendent available ofto the us Westernas to how Maryland membership Scenic Railroad will be, for handled presen forng athe most coming interes yearng and - and informa what veit willBanquet mean program . We ondo know that the Chapters will have to handle their own billing for 2015. To bring you up-to-date, Saturday, March 8th. Quite a few of the Winchester Chapter’s 47th Anniversary Banquet attendees stayed we print excerpts from the following Trains News Wire article dated September 22, 2014: overnight at the Hotel Strasburg. As a result, 14 tables of Railfans gathered for the informal Buffet Break- fastFuture Sunday of morning. NRHS uncertain as board - 30Excerpts - from Trains News Wire votes down new business plan proposal September 22, 2014

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. – In what was described as a “long and tiring” meeting, the National Railway Historical Soci- ety's board of directors voted down a proposal to reinvent the group that some say is on the brink of extinction. While those who cast ballots against the New Business Model proposal say the NRHS will survive, those who supported it say its failure could signal the beginning of the end for the 80-year-old organization. The group met at the offices of its legal counsel in Mount Laurel, New Jersey on Saturday Sept. 20. According to attendees, the daylong board meeting covered a wide variety of topics, but mostly focused on the NRHS' financial standing, which has been described as “dire.” The board also installed Al Weber, who was elected earlier this summer, as president to replace Greg Molloy, who has been at the helm of the organization since 1994. The sudden transition of power, which was originally set for November, came as a surprise to many, but supporters of Weber note that the NRHS by-laws call for a new president to be installed within a few weeks. Molloy however will remain on the board of the directors until November. The final few hours of the meeting featured a debate and vote about the proposed New Business Model. The model proposed that the NRHS become a donor-based organization that would solicit donations from members and outside parties that it would distribute to various preservation efforts. The group would also have worked on becoming a unified voice for rail preservation in the U.S., something the committee argued has been lacking nationally. The chapter model would have also been retired and existing chapters, as well as museums and other organizations, would have been invited to become affiliates that would operate independently of the NRHS. ( Continued on Page 7)

“Lunch and Learn” at the Winchester Little Theatre (Ed.) Winchester Chapter members and friends were invited, by the Winchester Little Theatre, to attend a Tuesday September 23, 2014 “Lunch & Learn” session titled "The WLT Historic RR Station Restora- tion", sponsored by Preservation of Historic Winchester (PHW). Chapter members Kent Womack, Mason Cooper, and Jo & Jerry Hott attended and were treated to historic pictures of the station (and other buildings that had previously housed the Winchester Little Theatre). The main events were very interesting lectures on the work of various kinds needed to restore the station/theater building (and its roof, doors and foundation ) to good condition, and to correct some original design problems which were causing the roof to settle and the walls to “bulge”. The lectures were followed by a ”Walk-Around”/Q&A session conducted by the people who were contracted to do the necessary work. Much repair work has already been done on the stone foundation. As the weather deteriorates, work will move inside the building. The major requirement will be to fashion and install a new truss to strengthen and brace each existing roof truss to prevent further sagging of the roof and to prevent stress on the outside walls of the building. This time-consuming work will take all Winter and into Spring. It will then be time to correct problems with the existing roof and restore it to near its “As-Built” configuration. # # #

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Central Maine & Quebec: A new railroad Progressive Railroading aiming for a new business approach August 14, 2014

Shortly before the first anniversary of the horrific Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway (MMA) derailment in Lac- Mégantic, Quebec, on July 6, 2013, the railroad’s entire U.S.-Canadian network came under the control of a new company. The Central Maine & Quebec Railway (CMQR) now operates the 510 miles of track running through portions of Maine, Vermont, Quebec and New Brunswick that MMA had controlled since it was formed in January 2003. Earlier this year, Fortress Investment Group L.L.C. subsidiary Rail Acquisition Holdings L.L.C. acquired MMA’s U.S. and Canadian networks through a bankruptcy proceeding, and formed CMQR to operate the lines. CMQR launched U.S. operations in mid-May and Canadian operations on July 1 after receiving necessary approvals from federal regulators in both nations.

Source: Central Maine & Quebec Railway To get the word out about the newly formed regional, CMQR executives continue to meet with Government officials, customers and representatives from other railroads to let them know there’s a new operator that’s taking a new approach to conducting business, says CMQR Chief Executive Officer John Giles. In the short term, that means increasing capital expenditures on infrastructure improvements, upgrading locomotives, boosting sales and marketing effort and re-emphasizing the need for workers to follow safety procedures, he says. MMA was “a laggard” in safety performance, so CMQR needs to do more to ensure its 85 U.S. and Canadian employees are complying with all policies and regulations, says Giles. “We will have more supervision than there was in the past. We want to make sure [workers] know safety is a condition of their employment,” he says. ( Continue )

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Giles characterizes MMA as a poor operating ratio performer, as well. While serving as president and CEO of RailAmerica Inc. for Fortress well before the short-line holding company was sold to Genesee & Wyoming Inc. in 2012, he and his management team developed a good track record with improving safety and lowering the operating ratio via strict policies, cost controls and a strong sales/marketing emphasis, says Giles. Three former RailAmerica executives are on board to help CMQR accomplish the same objectives: Chief Operat- ing Officer Ryan Ratledge, Chief Financial Officer Sachi Mishra and Chief Commercial Officer Jay Lander. CMQR’s management team — which also includes Chief Administrative Officer Gaynor Ryan, who most recently was MMA’s vice president of human resources — recently hired more sales and marketing staff to “hit the ground running” with traffic-generation efforts, says Giles. “We want to grow the business, and we’re working hard to do that,” he says. The railroad’s major commodities will continue to be lumber, wood products and propane. “In Maine, they use propane for heating and there are no pipelines there,” says Giles. Crude oil also could be a revenue-contributing com- modity — as it as for MMA — but that’s perhaps a ways off. CMQR has voluntarily decided it won’t move crude through Lac-Mégantic until at least 2016, says Giles. “And it’s not because of the goodness of my heart. We need two [construction] seasons to get the railroad up to snuff and be able to handle unit trains, and to get people trained,” he says. “Plus, the people of Lac-Mégantic have had a rough road — it just happened a year ago.” CMQR is working with the governments of Canada, Quebec and Lac-Mégantic on a plan to build a loop track around the town that would enable the railroad to stop using a line running through the community. “But we don’t know the economics of it. How do we come up with $100 million?” asks Giles, citing the mid-range of the project’s $50 million to $150 million cost estimate. CMQR already expects to spend $6 million to $7 million through the remainder of 2014 to improve existing infrastructure. “We can’t spend more than that sensibly. We got off to such a late start,” says Giles. The railroad’s previous owners didn’t invest heavily enough in infrastructure for a number of years and the network’s in bad shape, he says. To that end, CMQR has ordered 25,000 ties to install by next winter, mostly in Canada, and ordered a rail train for trackwork projects. “We want to reduce slow orders,” says Giles, adding that train speed limits are 10 mph in some areas. The locomotive fleet was in bad straits, too — as in too many old units, he says. So, CMQR leased nine SD40-2s and seven GP-20s, which are more fuel efficient, Giles adds. The railroad also owns six B-23s. With a more modernized locomotive fleet, bolstered track, and larger sales and marketing force, CMQR stands a better chance of registering business growth in the near term, Giles believes. “We want to be aggressive, and get out there and sell,” he says. # # #

NRHS FUTURE ( Continued from Page 5 ) ( Edited EXCERPTS from Trains News Wire ) The board turned down the proposed business plan late Saturday, with 12 members voting against it and 10 voting for it. “You have two groups of people on the board,” says board member and NRHS Bulletin editor Jeff Smith, who voted in favor of the proposal. “You have one group that is loyal to the chapter model and the idea of the NRHS remaining a fraternal group and a social group and you have another group who realizes the NRHS needs to change and the votes went along those lines.” In 2013 the group lost $72,000 and more than three times that amount the year before. Membership has also taken a hit and in 2013 the NRHS had 11,573 members, a 7.2 percent drop from the previous year. Weber says the NRHS has the ability to stay afloat financially, telling Trains News Wire that many members have pledged donations to help the organization through its current financial crisis. Weber plans on spending his first week in office working with various vendors to ensure that they will stick with the NRHS for the time being. Weber voted against the New Business Model, but he says that there are parts of the plan that he hopes to implement in the coming weeks and months. He also says he is going to work on bringing the board back together to help stabilize the society. “We all want the society to continue and all of us on the board are working to that goal,” Weber says. “Yes, some have had their feelings hurt and some think that we are not going to (sic) correct way. But that has been the case on all the board that I have been on over the years.” In previous interviews, Weber has said he too believes that the NRHS needs to modernize its system, however he also believes that some things should stay the same. “We will not change for the sake of changing but we'll change to improve our 80-year-old society,” Weber says. # # #

PAGE 8 HIGH IRON VOLUME 48 - ISSUE 5 Iowa Pacific launches restoration campaign Trains News Wire for ex-Milwaukee Road Skytop sleeper September 25, 2014 ALAMOSA, Colo. – Iowa Pacific is seeking to restore an iconic observation sleeping car through an innovative campaign that allows donors and contributors an opportunity to enjoy services offered by the railroad. Former Milwaukee Road Skytop sleeping car Coffee Creek is being restored at the Iowa Pacific shop complex in Alamosa after arriving on the property in February. The new internet-based campaign launched on Sept. 18 offers a variety of perks to contributing donors that range from an 8x10 Pullman print by J. Craig Thorpe to an extravagant transcontinental journey by private railcar. “We’ve already rebuilt the trucks and the shell is in good shape”, Iowa Pacific President Ed Ellis tells Trains News Wire. “We are ready to begin on the interior work and windows.” Once restored, the Coffee Creek will operate in regular service on the railroad’s Pullman Rail Journeys service between Chicago and New Orleans on Amtrak’s City of New Orleans. The exclusive observation car will feature a galley, expanded lounge area, and private rooms. Donations in any amount are valued as the railroad looks to restore this historic piece of passenger rail infrastructure. The campaign is open through Nov. 17 and has already generated almost $4,000 in donations since being posted last week. Donors contributing $100 will receive an 8x10 print of a painting of Pullman lightweight and heavyweight trains arriving in Chicago by J. Craig Thorpe. A contribution of $250 will yield a dinner for two aboard the Coffee Creek in Chi- cago. Enjoy a Chicago to New Orleans Pullman Rail Journeys round trip in a double bedroom that includes meals and beverages for $1,250 for one and $2,500 for two. A $5,000 contribution includes a Chicago to New Orleans Pullman round-trip for two aboard a Pullman bedroom suite. Additional luxurious rail travel packages include a Chicago to New Orleans round-trip with exclusive access of Coffee Creek as a private car for up to ten guests. This package, valued at $25,000 includes private dining and lounge service. Departing from Chicago, enjoy exclusive use of Coffee Creek as a private car on a round-trip to San Francis- co/Oakland along the rear of Amtrak’s California Zephyr. The trip, which includes all meals and lounge service is valued at $50,000. And for the ambitious traveler, enjoy the Coffee Creek Pacific Circle trip from Chicago to Seattle on the rear of Amtrak’s Empire Builder, Seattle to Los Angeles via the Coast Starlight, and Los Angeles to Chicago via the Southwest Chief. This extravagant tour highlighting some of America’s most beautiful scenery allows exclusive use of Coffee Creek for guests up to ten. The trip is valued at $100,000. The sleeper car was built in 1948 for use on Milwaukee Road’s Olympian Hiawatha between Chicago, Minneap- olis, and Seattle. The unique observation cars were distinctly known for their glass “Skytop” lounges that allowed panoramic view of passing scenery. # # #

Maryland Midland Donates Signals to Trains News Wire Western Maryland Scenic Railroad September 8, 2014

The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Foundation recently acquired four ex-Western Maryland Railway Sig- nals from Genesee & Wyoming subsidiary Maryland Midland Railway. The Union Switch & Signal R-2 style signals were donated by the railroad for refurbishment and installation on the Cumberland –based tourist railroad. Once renovated and installed at locations to be determined, the signals will be used for special photo excursions and events on the 17-mile railroad. The railroad hopes to have them installed sometime next year. # # # Durbin Asks Obama to Designate “Pullman” as a National Park Unit

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin sent a letter to President Barack Obama Friday requesting that he designate the South Side's Pullman neighborhood as Chicago's first National Park Unit. “I support recognizing and sharing the story of industrialist George Pullman and the hard-working laborers who built a product that revolutionized railroad travel and helped to develop a strong working class,” wrote Durbin in the letter. “The Pullman site has been recognized as a National Historic Landmark District, an Illinois State Landmark, and a City of Chicago Landmark. Studies show that every dollar invested in national park operations generates ten dollars of local economic activity. Given this great potential, I urge you to use your authority under the Antiquities Act to write the final chapter for this national treasure and declare the Pullman Historic District a unit of the National Park Service.” # # #

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Silver Line ridership beats Progressive Railroading projections, WMATA says September 24 , 2014

Less than two months after opening, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's (WMATA) new Sil- ver Line has reached 60 percent of its projected ridership for the end of the first full year of service, agency officials announced today. As of last week, an average of 15,000 riders were entering the system at the five new Silver Line stations on weekdays for a combined 30,000 trips to or from the new stations, according to a WMATA press release. In the planning process, Silver Line ridership was projected to reach 25,000 boardings at the five new stations after a year of service. Silver Line service began July 26 between Wiehle-Reston East Station in Fairfax County, Va., and Largo Town Cen- ter in Prince George's County, Md. The new rail line represented the largest expansion of Metrorail since 1991. Agency officials estimate the line is adding about 6,000 new riders — making about 12,000 trips — to the Metro- rail system each weekday. The balance, approximately 9,000 riders, are primarily former Orange Line riders who have switched to the Silver Line, WMATA officials said. Wiehle-Reston East remains the Silver Line’s most popular, having already surpassed first-year ridership projections with 8,400 boardings, or 16,800 weekday entries and exits. Wiehle-Reston East’s commute makes up about half the line’s ridership. Tysons Corner Station is one of the few stations on the Metrorail system where ridership has been higher on Saturday than regular weekdays. "In addition to being a great way to travel in Virginia and D.C., we are pleased to see the Silver Line is also connecting the region more broadly," said WMATA General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Richard Sarles.* "On weekday mornings, nearly 10 percent of riders entering at the five new Silver Line stations are bound for stations in Maryland, and 17 percent of the riders exiting at the five new Virginia stations start their trips in Maryland." # # #

*NOTE: Mr. Sarles has stated that he will resign from his position(s) at WMATA at the end of this year. He was the right man at the right time and has accomplished much for WMATA. We wish him well! (Ed.) UPCOMING PROGRAMS

OCTOBER 11, 2014 - Mason Cooper - Norfolk Southern and Scotland The program for October will be a PowerPoint program presented by Mason Cooper and is titled, “1984 on Norfolk Southern’s Hagerstown District”, as we look back thirty years to events including the excursion train celebrating the Centennial of the town of Shenan- doah, Virginia. The main program will be preceded by a short entitled “A Visit to Glasgow Central Station”, which is one of the busiest railroad stations in the United Kingdom. ———————————————————————————————————————————— NOVEMER 8, 2014 - Carl Stephanus - Poland For the November program, Carl Stephanus has created a film based upon his own travels and experience, titled, “Riding and ‘Driving’ Polish Steam Locomotives”. —————————————————————————————————————–——–————- DECEMBER 13, 2014 - If all goes as planned, and as currently expected, the December 13th, 2014 “CHRISTMAS PARTY” Chapter Meeting may once again be held at the Winchester Little Theatre ( the former Cumberland Valley / Pennsylvania Railroad Freight House) on Boscawen Street in Winchester, Virginia. ( Keep your fingers crossed that we don’t have another Winter storm like the one that forced the cancellation of our December meeting last year.) The program for the December meeting has yet to be determined, but we will try to come up with something special. Please mark your calendars and be thinking of what you might be willing to bring to share with the other Chapter Members and their friends. Our request to the Board of Directors of the Winchester Little Theatre for use of their wonderful facility for our Holiday Meeting is being considered. You will be notified. # # # PAGE 10 HIGH IRON

CHAPTER MEETING PROGRAMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS We would like to announce upcoming programs for Chapter MeeƟngs at least two months in advance. If any Chapter Member has prepared a program—or obtained a guest speaker to present a program, please let Mike Clark and your Editors know what the subject and Ɵtle of the program is, and the Chapter MeeƟng date you would like to present same.

SOME COMING EVENTS Sat. Oct. 11: Winchester Chapter Meeting. The program for the October 11th meeting will be a Power Point program presented by Mason Cooper and is titled, 1984 on Norfolk Southern’s Hagerstown District, as we look back thirty years to events including the excursion train celebrating the Centennial of the town of Shenandoah VA. The program is preceded by a short titled, A Visit to Glasgow Central Station, which is one of the busiest railroad stations in the United Kingdom.

Sat. Oct. 18: Ellicott City Station Plaza - Sidehill Badgers String Band - 1:00pm - 3:00pm . Join us on t he plaza in front of Ellicott City Station and listen to the sounds of the prize-winning "old time string band" Sidehill Badgers String Band. Sat. Oct. 18 & 25: B&O Museum - Steamin' Saturdays 11am, 1pm, & 2:30pm Steam Train Rides behind the St. Elizabeth #4. Don't miss this once a year opportunity! Sat. Nov. 1: 12th Annual Ashland Train Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Ashland, VA, featuring music, games, model trains, children’s train rides, food, railroad-related vendors, etc. Sun. Nov. 3: 7th Annual Gaithersburg Train Show at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, MD., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sat. Nov. 8: Winchester Chapter Meeting. The program for the November 8th meeting will be a D V D prepared and presented by Carl Stephanus titled Riding and “Driving” Polish Locomotives. ( Note that Nominations for Chapter Officers will also be accepted at this meeting. )

Mon. Nov. 29: Antietam Station Model Train Sale from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. at the Washington County Agricultural Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike near Sharpsburg, MD, on MD Route 65. Admission is $5, under 12 free. Sat. Dec. 13: Winchester Chapter (Christmas Party) Meeting; Hopefully to be held at the WINCHESTER LITTLE THEATRE ! Time & place TBD; Program T.B.D. ( See Page 9.)

WINCHESTER CHAPTER CORRESPONDENCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS

Address oﬃcial correspondence to: Winchester Chapter, NRHS, c/o Secretary Doug Russell, P.O. Box 1483 Stephens City, VA 22655. Send invoices to; Winchester Chapter, NRHS, c/o Treasurer Carl Stephanus, PO Box 1224 Berryville, VA 22611-8224 . Send Membership applicaons and dues to the: Winchester Chapter Membership Agent, Jo Ho at 19 Brighton DRIVE, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-1809. Send news items and exchange publicaons to the High Iron Editors at 19 Brighton DRIVE, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-1809 or call 301-926-4660 and leave a message. Items for the HIGH IRON are solicited and are always welcome. Opinions expressed in the HIGH IRON are those of the editors and individual writers, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Winchester Chapter, N.R.H.S., or its oﬃcers. # # # WINCHESTER CHAPTER MEETINGS Winchester Chapter MeeƟngs are usually conducted at 7:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Calvary Church of the Brethren, 578 Front Royal Pike, ( west side of Route 522, south of Route 50 ) Winchester, Virginia, with the excepƟon of March (annual banquet) and September (annual picnic) and other special occasions as announced. the Dispatcher

Volume 49 Issue 10 October 2014

Central Oklahoma Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society Oklahoma Railway Museum Ltd, 1$5&2$$I¿OLDWH0HPEHU Steve Davis organizes ORM booth at the State Fair of Oklahoma

Photo above Steve Davis at the ORM State Fair booth on opening photo Erin Hines day. Steve came up with the idea of the ORM having a booth at the Local TV personality Lucas Ross fair. He has handled the entire project. Story and more photos on poses during a TV pilot shoot. Sto- page 5. ry page 4.

New improvement for 36th Street signal

ORM member and activitive volunteer Karl Stevenson recently purchased and installed a solar power battery charger system for the 36th street signal.

Previously the signal battery power supply was stored and charged in the Jim Murray Shop building. The battery was hauled to and installed each run day. After the last train run the battery was returned to the Jim Murray Shop building.

With the new system the battery can be left installed during the ride season. Page 2 the Dispatcher

Oklahoma Railway The Presidents Column Museum, Ltd. As I write this, Thomas is half over. I want to thank all the volunteers who have helped on this event. It is our largest fundraiser of the year and results Board of Directors in a lot of Happy Children at our museum. Ticket sales are over 500 more Stan Hall, President than last year before the event has even started. Erick Dilbeck Vice President and Program Chair Our professional bricklayer, Harrie Currie, has completed the sidewalk to the Drake Rice, Secretary Charles Price, Treasurer Shop Building. It went so well, he built a small platform for a bench under the Bob Nantois, NRHS Director trees where no grass will grow. There are several more brick jobs available as Bob Cossairt, Director of Harrie has time. Buildings & Static Displays Bob Hussey, Director of If you travel Interstate 35 North look for our billboard. I believe it has generated a lot of Track Maintenance visitors since it was installed. We will be revising its message after Thomas to highlight Terry Birchett, Director of other activities at the museum. Mechanical Operations Harry Currie, Director at Steve Davis has headed up our booth at The State Fair this year. He has reported a lot Large of enthusiasm from the fair visitors. He did an outstanding job on the Booth. The Gover- Greg Hall, Director of nor was one visitor that I noted on Facebook. Museum Activities Bob Cook, Director of As soon as Thomas is completed we will begin work for the Halloween train. Hope to see Museum Displays you among the ghosts and goblins for that fun day. Stan Hall Ed Birch Jr., Train Show Chair Gary Taber, Membership Photographs and stories by Gary Githens unless credited otherwise Chair Gary Githens, Oklahoma Railway Museum 405-424-8222 Dispatcher Editor 2015 Board of Directors elections

The following Board of Director positions are com- The Oklahoma Railway Museum By-laws require ing up for election in January, 2015. elections for the positions listed at left in 2014. The position term is for two years. Board Position Incumbent Vice President Eric Dilbeck 1RPLQHHV4XDOL¿FDWLRQV Secretary Drake Rice ORM member for six (6) months prior to Friday, No- NRHS Director Bob Nantois vember 7, 2014. Director of Track Maintenance Bob Hussey Director of Museum Displays Bob Cook Nominations must be received on or before Friday November 7, 2014. Nominees will be published in the December and January issues of the Dispatcher. Send nominations to: Gary Taber Elections will be held during the annual membership 816 N.W. 42nd meeting on January 10, 2015 at Furr’s Fresh Buffet Edmond, OK 73118 in Moore. Arrive at 6:00 P.M. to eat. Meeting starts e-mail [email protected] at 7:00 P.M. the Dispatcher Page 3

Museum Update by Drake Rice

The ORM Shop and Carpentry volunteers have re- several days of preparation and a stored the AT&SF hand pump car that was turned IXOO GD\ RI ¿OPLQJ ZLWK D ORW RI H[- over by the Fairgrounds to the museum. Pictures tras. This movie was produced have been posted on the web and Facebook show- by the Chickasaw Nation. ORM ing the restored unit. It works and volunteers were has become a location for many testing it prior to the Day Out With Thomas event. movie activities and pilot shows. Eric Dillbeck, ORM Vice President is gathering in- Our equipment provides the op- formation on the unit, if anyone has any informa- portunity to have rail scenes from tion about it, such as where it was used, and how the late 1880’s to the 1970’s. And we have not only it got to the Fairgrounds he would appreciate it. passenger equipment but freight equipment. This helps provide funds for our many restoration projects. Just prior to the Thomas event, ORM crews were switching cars and setting up for the big event, with Day Out with Thomas ticket sales have been up Greg Hall, ORM MTO, at the throttle of our newest again this year. As of this article, sales were about addition to the museum operations department, ATSF 1000 above 2013, which is good for our museum. CF-7, 2571. According to Greg, it operated easy and If you can and haven’t, please come out and help. LV D JUHDW DGGLWLRQ WR RXU ÀHHW RI HQJLQHV ,W ORRNV great and shows the type of work ORM volunteers do We will be having the Annual Retired Railroader’s day on projects. Work on the engine, Santa Fe Caboose following the Thomas event on October 11, it should be and Rock Island Caboose has shown what can be a great time to see old friends and hear some interest- accomplished at the ORM Jim Murray Shop through ing stories. We need members to be present to help. a team effort. Of course we have a lot of projects that need this type of attention, and we hope you will Also we will be having the annual Halloween Train on join the ORM team at the Murray shop this winter. October 25th and the Christmas Train on December 20th. We hope members can come out and help. We As you will probably see in this newsletter or the next, hope to see you at these two events. DQRWKHUPRYLHZDV¿OPHGDWWKHPXVHXP7KHUHZHUH

Upcoming ORM sponsored NARCOA speed runs Oct 18 on the A-OK Railroad Nov 15 - 16 on the Farmrail Railroad Oklahoma Railway Museum trip out of McAlester to Oklahoma Railway Museum trip out of Clinton two Red Oak and return. Approximately 92 miles. Cost days. Approximately total of 200 miles for trips. Cost $40.00. $70.00. Contact Drake Rice for more information for information about motorcars visit: narcoa.org

Join us on Facebook. Become a friend of the Oklahoma Railway Museum. Page 4 the Dispatcher Around the grounds

Comment by Erin Hines We were excited to shoot our Music and Math TV pilot for PBS! Meet Connor the Con- ductor and his dog Ally dog as they discovered the wonder of the Oklahoma Railway Muse- um!

photos this page by Erin Hines

Conductor Conner [Lucas Ross] and his dog Gwin Faulconer-Lippert assisting puppeteer Ally at the Oakwood Depot ticket window Chandler Jackson

Lucas Ross is familiar to most of us. He plays Donnie in the Fergu- sion GMC commercials. He is also seen daily on KAUT TV channel 43 [Cox channel 16] from 7:00 AM until 9:00 AM

Erin Hines and her mother Gwin Faulconer-Lippert have educational teaching aids that they are trying to make into a PBS kids show. Lucas Ross (conductor) his brother Marcus Ross (videogra- pher) and their sister Jamie Reed are doing the production. Pup- peteer is Chandler Jackson

Marcus Ross is cameraman and Jamie Marcus and Lucus Ross and their sister Jamie Reed 5HHGLVGRLQJVRXQG¿OPLQJ&RQGXFWRU Connor on the CNW car the Dispatcher Page 5 Steve Davis organizes ORM State Fair booth 7KLVLVWKH¿UVW\HDUWKH250ZDVSURPRWHGDWWKH 2014 State Fair of Oklahoma. Steve Davis proposed the idea, setup of the booth displays and recruited volunteers to be present during fair hours of operation. Editor.

photos this page by Bruce Radcliffe State Fair booth report by Steve Davis

We enjoyed a lot of visibility at the Fair for the museum, as there were literally hundreds of folks that came by, who had no idea ORM existed, or knew, but not the location. As many were unaware of our Day Governer Mary Fallin visited the ORM booth Out With Thomas and other events.

We had numerous retired and current employees of the Frisco, Rock Island, Katy, Santa Fe, BNSF, Union 3DFL¿F )DUPUDLO 6WLOOZDWHU &HQWUDO 03 DQG RWKHUV from out of state, who stopped by to introduce themselves and share a tale or two. We also had decen- dants of several long gone lines, who told us about their family member. Hopefully we will gain, and retain, some of these people as new members.

The following folks from Oklahoma N Rail, assisted him: Bruce Alcock, John Bereznak, Vic- tor Ewing and sons Daniel and Peter, Katherine Fowler, James Harpin who picked up modules, and Bruce and Kyle Radcliffe, who also joined ORM during the event. A big thank you to them!!! Steve Davis with son Harley Along with the above, I was assisted by family members, Michael, Harley and Jackie who at age three, actually sat still in the booth for eight days, and passed out information to Fair visitors.

We had very positive feedback from the people attending, and the State Fair and employees, and are ready to go for next year. It was a real blast to be there, and meeting all the folks! Page 6 the Dispatcher

The photo at left is of the antique hand car donated by State Fair Park.

A total restoration has been accomplished by ORM volunteers.

A story with progress photos will be in a future issue of the Dispatcher.

photo by Eric Dilbeck

Halloween train rides October 25th Christmas train rides December 20th

Annual membership meeting January 10, 2015 at Furr’s Fresh Buffet in Moore Arrive at 6:00 P.M. to eat. Meeting starts at 7:00 P.M. the Dispatcher Page 7

ORM Depot Store Order Form – Engraved Platform Bricks The Oklahoma Railway Cost is $50.00 per brick. Museum, Ltd. (ORM) has Up to a maximum of 4 lines with 16 letters and spaces per line items available for both children and adults at the Depot Store. These include baseball Purchaser’s Name ______Phone No. (______) ______caps, polo shirts, t–shirts, lapel pins, and coasters. Funds raised by donations for these Line 1 items support the Museum projects. Line 2 The Depot Store, located inside the Oakwood Depot on the Museum grounds, is open Line 3 during regular Museum hours ±DPWRSPRQWKH¿UVW and third Saturday opera- Line 4 tion days of each month April through August. The store is also open for special events. %HFRPHDQ2500HPEHU Engraved Platform Bricks 2014 ORM/NRHS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION: More than one platform brick can be donated to the Mu- seum and you can make cop- New Membership Renewal Membership (begin Jan 1st) Date ______ies of the attached form. Mail completed forms with checks or $36.00 per year – Individual Membership in the Oklahoma Railway Museum, Ltd. money orders to: ORM, 3400 (spouse included) Pro-rated dues $3.00 per month NE Grand Boulevard, Okla- homa City, Oklahoma 73111. $30.00 per year – Individual Senior (age 65 and up) (spouse included) and If you have any questions call Individual Student (full–time student) Membership in ORM 405-424-8222 Thursday or Pro-rated dues $2.50 per month Fridays.

$50.00 per year – To add Railway Historical Society (NRHS) Membership (add $5.00 for spouse) (Student Memberships: $16 per year) SEND NRHS DUES TO ORM ADDRESS BELOW, NOT DIRECTLY TO NRHS Crosstie Donations

$500.00 - Lifetime Membership Friends and families of ORM continue to make dona- Send your application and dues to: Oklahoma Railway Museum , Ltd. tions for crossties, equipment 3400 NE Grand Boulevard and facilities on the Museum Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111 property and on the leased

Name ______track. If you want to make a do- Address ______nation to purchase a crosstie, a donation of $50.00 will help City ______State ______Zip Code ______purchase a new crosstie. You can donate a crosstie in recog- Phone ______Fax ______Cell Phone______nition or in memory of someone. All donations should be made E–Mail ______out to the Oklahoma Railway Museum Ltd. Please note on the check what the donation is for, mail to: ORM Ltd., 3400 NE Grand Bou- levard, Oklahoma City, 73111 Oklahoma Railway Museum, Ltd. 3400 NE Grand Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73111-4417

Halloween rides Christmas rides Please volunteer

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TIMETABLE Any changes to the following information or articles for “the Dispatcher,” should be directed to the Editor, Gary Githens, (e–mail: [email protected]). For information on upcoming programs, contact Larry Dodd email: [email protected]).

Oklahoma Railway Museum (ORM) – Open Thursday, Friday and Saturdays from 9:00 A:M: until 5:00 P:M. except on major holidays ORM Train Rides - First and third Saturdays April through August at 9:15 A.M, 11:15 A.M, 1:15 P.M. and 3:15 P.M. ORM Board Meetings – Last Thursday each month at ORM, Oklahoma City – 7 pm.

Oklahoma “N” Rail – For information, call Rick Inselman, 405/412–1552.

Central Oklahoma Garden Railroad Society [COGRS] Contact information: Steve Lemcke (405) 703-0209 e-mail [email protected] or Marshall Douglas (405) 290-8989 or Steve Kamm (405) 685-3755 e-mail [email protected]

Passenger Rail Oklahoma – A grassroots advocacy organization. Meets every Saturday and Sunday morning an hour prior to the arrival of the Heartland Flyer in Norman. The depot opens at 7:50 am. Contact Evan Stair at [email protected], www.passengerrailok.org, 405/366–8957, or 517 Claremont, Norman, OK 73069–5020. Depot volunteer opportunities are available.

Oklahoma S.W. Division NMRA – 2nd Saturday each month, 1 pm, Goldman Room, Kirkpatrick Center, Jim Heidon, President

Yukon’s Best Railroad Museum – Thursday/Saturday/Sunday and by appointment. Located 1 block north of Main and UP tracks in Yukon. Call John Knuppel, 405/354–5079, for times and information.

OUT OF TOWN Railroad Museum of Oklahoma – Tuesday thru Friday afternoons 1 pm to 4 pm, Saturdays 10 am to 1 pm, Sunday 2 pm to 5 pm, or by appointment, HO, N and Lionel layouts, Meets 3rd Tuesday at 7 pm at Old Santa Fe Freight Depot, 702 North Washington, Enid

Waynoka Station/Waynoka Historical Society – 202 South Cleveland, Waynoka Call Sandie Olson, 580/824–1886. Notice: They need help with their model railroad layout. If you could help some call Sandie.

Oklahoma Railway Museum, Ltd. 3400 NE Grand Boulevard Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111

Museum Information Contact us-Thursday and Friday. We have someone to answer your questions 405-424-8222. Our museum is open every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Admission to the museum is free. The Museum is an outdoor museum and MAY BE CLOSED for inclement weather or when the temperature is below 40°F.

Find us From I-35 North take the NE 36th St. exit, at the stoplight on NE 36th turn left and go west about 1/2 mile. At the stoplight for Grand Blvd turn left for about two blocks, we are on the left at NE 34th St.

Regular Trains Train Rides are scheduled the First and Third Saturdays of the month from April through August. The trains leave the Station at 9:15 AM, 11:15 AM, 1:15 PM and 3:15 PM. Ticket Price is $12 for Riders 13 years old and up, $5 for Riders from 3 to 12 years old, Children under 3 are free when carried on adult lap.

Special Trains Thomas the Tank Engine will be here on September 26,27,28 and October 3,4,5, 2014. We recommend that tickets be purchased in advance. Tickes are available from TicketWeb toll free call 866- 468-7630 Tickets for groups of 20 or more are $14 on all trains if purchased as a group All Tickets are $16 on the Friday Trains. These leave the Station every 50 minutes starting at 9:50am All Tickets are $18 on Saturday and Sunday Trains. These leave the Station every 50 minutes starting at 9:00am

Halloween Train October 25, 2014 Tickets $15, Two dollars off if you are in costume. Children under three are free on lap of parent The trains leave the Station at 9:15 AM, 11:15 AM, 1:15 PM and 3:15 PM. Smiley O’Riley the Clown will be here. This is for Children, no scary stuff.

Christmas Train December 20, 2014 Tickets $15 Children under three are free on lap of parent The trains leave the Station at 9:00, 10:30, noon, 1:30 and 3:00. Santa Claus will be here, hot chocolate, candy canes, songs and more fun.

Birthday Parties We offer you two unique venues to host a birthday party. You supply the cake, presents and the guests while we supply tables and chairs. Also included are paper engineer hats and a rail safety activity book. We have a 1921 wooden caboose which can accommodate up to 25 people and a 1921 Party coach which can accommodate up to 60 people Time and date must be held with a 50% deposit. The balance is due day of the party.

Birthday Party package options and membership information next page Birthday Party package options

Package One includes two hours for the party and an approximate 40 minute train ride for 20 guests on historic railroad passenger cars. Additional train tickets can be purchased for $5.00 each. The train rides are available on the schedule for regular trains above. The costs are: Birthday Caboose: $200.00 Party Coach: $250.00

Package Two is a two hour party without a train ride. This package is available throughout the year on most non-operating Saturdays. The costs are: Birthday Caboose: $100.00 Party Coach: $150.00

Bookings and date/time availability are available on our website -www.oklahomarailwaymuseum. org -and can also be made with our party coordinator Chuck Shinn. He can be reached at 405-850- 0597 or by email [email protected]

0HPEHUVKLS0HPEHUVKLSEHQH¿WVLQFOXGH Two free train rides on regular run days (Does not apply to Day Out with Thomas, Halloween and Christmas trains) Emailed copy of the ORM newsletter The Dispatcher Member Picnic and train ride

0HPEHUVKLSVDUHDYDLODEOHDWWKHIROORZLQJUDWHV Regular Membership – $36 per year (spouse included) Senior Member (age 65 and up) – $30 per year (spouse included) Student Member (Full-Time Student) – $30 per year [these are prorated if you join during the year]. Lifetime Member – $500.

If you wish to join the National Railway Historical Society, dues are an additional $50.00 per year. This organization’s due are not prorated.

Note: Events, dates, times and charges subject to change without notice. Volume 43, Number 10 October 2014

Amtrak ACS 64 #607 readying for new assignment. These are the new electric locomotives Amtrak recently purchased for the Northeast Corridor. Photo taken at Union Station in Washington, DC on 8-1-14. Photo: Ed Locklin

Meeting Notice: The regularly scheduled meeting of the Piedmont Carolinas Chapter will be held at St. Thomas Lutheran Church at 4013 Shamrock Drive at 7:30 p.m. Monday night, October 13, 2014. The program for tonight’s meeting will be a choice of DVDs to pick from. See ‘SCHEDULES’ inside for more details. The Board of Directors will not meet this month. 2 PIEDMONT CAROLINAS CHAPTER NRHS October 2014 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Hello everyone,

lease join us for the October chapter meeting. It will be held at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 4013 Shamrock Drive on Monday October 13, 2014 at 7:30pm. See details in the schedules section of the PFlyer. As you know, elections for chapter officers will be held at the November meeting, at John's Family Restaurant on November 15, 2014. The current slate of officers have agreed to be on the ballot. We encourage anyone who wants to be included on the ballot to let us know at or before the October chapter meeting.

Hope to see you there.

All aboard!

Jim Piedmont Carolinas Chapter - NRHS

Board Meeting

Sep tember 15, 2014 Location: Park Place Restaurant, 5:30pm

Members Present: Jim McBryde, Virgil Hurley, Gerald Robinson, Lindsay Abee

Treasurer’s Report: Please come to the regular chapter meeting for this information.

Old Business: The results of the NRHS Election are published here in the “Piedmont Flyer”.

Lindsay Abee checked on creating a website for the club but we have turned it down for now due to cost.

New Business: We received an Email from Richard Shulby letting us know of a special “Called Meeting” of the existing National NRHS Board. Please see info on this “Called Meeting” in this copy of the Flyer.

Our club will be electing officers and Board of Directors at the November 15 club meeting. Those serving now have agreed to serve next year. Jim McBryde, Virgil Hurley, Gerald Robinson, Jim Gregory, Lindsay Abee, John Green, Darrell Wilson. We encourage nominations from the floor.

Our next club meeting to be held Oct. 13 at the Church.

Lindsay Abee Secretary – Piedmont Carolinas Chapter NRHS 3 PIEDMONT CAROLINAS CHAPTER NRHS October 2014 4 PIEDMONT CAROLINAS CHAPTER NRHS October 2014

A MESSAGE FROM RICHARD SHULBY Piedmont Carolinas Chapter NRHS members:

he management of National, as proposed by (outgoing) president Greg Molloy, has as of this spring, introduced the idea of a “NEW BUSINESS MODEL”, which is stated as being necessary to save the NRHS. Unfortunately, this came out at a time Twhen a contested election for President was underway for the first time in 20 years. The new business model was not apparently sufficiently developed by the summer meeting to allow the board or Advisory Council to consider it, and the management team proposed presenting it to the board as an up-or-down vote (no discussion or deliberation) at a specially-called September 20 meeting. There is also ongoing discussion concerning a possible special membership meeting being called prior to the new board with President Al Weber being seated in November of this year.

It is unfortunate that after more than 3 years of the reduced board which Mr. Molloy and others of the management committee had felt were necessary to correct the course of the society, the financial reserves of the NRHS were apparently drained, Dues were substantially increased, two recent conventions of unsubstantiated profit levels were held despite the questions from a number of advisory council members, and during which time national has brought on additional paid consultants. This despite continuing unheeded calls for more fiscal transparency to the Advisory Council, which have gone largely unheeded, and are still not fully answered.

The new business model substantially reduces the board size to a select group of upper management people (including the recently replaced president), introduces an annual “franchise fee” for chapters wishing to remain affiliated with National (on top of individual dues), and apparently abolishes the Advisory Council (there is no mention of this entity in the new model).

Now the upper management is asking for your vote to change bylaws which will substantially reduce the board and oversight structure, and effectively negate the results of the recent election where the membership voted for basic leadership change, all without any discussion of the issues between the membership and your representatives (both board and Advisory council). This will saddle the new President with a management team and potential costs without his considered input just prior to taking office, and negate other just-elected positions.

It is my considered opinion that membership should vote down this change at this time, and allow the new board and advisory council to consider the proposals and cost implications to the membership prior to implementing. When your proxy arrives, you will give the newly elected board that option when they are seated in November if you vote against any change in board structure, bylaws, or business model prior to that time. I urge you to allow for a reasoned response to the necessary changes in the NRHS, rather than allow a hastily prepared plan to be slipped in on the heels of an election calling for change.

Respectfully submitted-

Richard B. Shulby, AIA

Your National Representative

Piedmont Carolinas Chapter, NRHS

Richard B. Shulby, AIA, LEED AP, BD+C

Architectural Project Manager

11109 Hidden Trail Drive

Owings Mills, MD 21117-2345 cell 704.604.6303 e-mail- [email protected] 5 PIEDMONT CAROLINAS CHAPTER NRHS October 2014 6 PIEDMONT CAROLINAS CHAPTER NRHS October 2014 2014 NRHS Election Results The Ballots for the 2014 NRHS Election have been counted and certified. The results are as follows:

District 4 Director President Sam Williamson - 294 votes (W) Al Weber - 1869 votes (W) Greg Molloy - 1321 votes District 5 Director

Vice President Jim Pahris - 243 votes (W)

Joe Maloney - 2963 votes (W) District 6 Director

General Directors (2) John Goodman - 381 votes (W)

Steve Barry - 2647 votes (W) District 7 Director David Flinn - 2042 votes Steven Sigerist - 308 votes (W) District 1 Director District A Director Mia Mather - 353 votes (W) Jeff Smith - 275 votes (W) District 2 Director District B Director Harold Shaak - 426 votes (W) Jack Hilborn - 286 votes (W) District 3 Director

Frank Fowler - 423 votes (W)

Congratulations to all the winners. The term for the newly elected Board Members begins at the Board of Director’s Meeting held at the Fall Conference in Johnson City, TN November 14 - 16, 2014

A report from the Electoral Committee including the vote totals by District will be available on the Admin site shortly; a total of 9,708 ballots were mailed to the membership. A notice will be sent with the link when it becomes available.

From “Bob Ernst, NRHS Secretary” 7 PIEDMONT CAROLINAS CHAPTER NRHS October 2014 Full steam ahead: Some say train travel is making a comeback here’s something to be said for the whistling sound as a train rounds the bend, the blur of greenery passing by the windows and the rattle and vibration as the enormous machine moves along the rails. TThe bustle of the railroad’s heyday is long gone, but people across the state still walk the station platforms, plant both feet in place behind the yellow line, then scuffle aboard after the approaching train comes to a halt. Shortly before 7 a.m. Tuesday, 4-year-old Sarah Lucas of Dunn boarded Piedmont 73 in Raleigh with her parents, Jessica Parker and Danny Lucas. The line runs from Raleigh to Charlotte twice daily. “We’re going down to Salisbury to spend the day. It’s her first train ride,” Lucas said of his daughter. “She just wanted to go. She’s been by vehicle, by boat, by air. “My parents took me when I was a kid,” he said. “It was the most exciting thing I’d ever done back then. I sat with my face glued to the window the entire time. I’m just passing it along to her.” Sarah pressed her hands and face against the glass, watching for deer and geese. “We love going by train because you can see more,” Lucas said. “You can relax.” Lonnie Forte, a volunteer train host who rides and provides information to passengers, handed Sarah a booklet of activities, including a safety guide, word search and a Raleigh-to-Charlotte train maze. “We see a lot of passengers that bring their kids along,” he said, “and they just love being on the train.” Forte, a Durham native retired from IBM, has been volunteering for nine years. A handful of times a month, he greets passengers at the train station in Durham then climbs aboard to assist with luggage and questions. In the near-decade he has been riding the rails, Forte has seen what he calls a resurgence. Years ago, there was not much commuter travel. But a shift is occurring, not just in the number of commuters but in thoughts on train travel. Misconceptions — trains always are late, lack cleanliness and are traveled only by wayward folks — based on what might have been 10 to 15 years ago are no more, Forte said, adding most travelers now are “quite surprised at the quality Amtrak's Piedmont 73 approaches the High Point train station early Tuesday of service.” morning That increasing quality has been the result of efforts statewide to repair and renovate stations that once buzzed with activity, he said. In the 1990s, High Point city government considered demolishing the decrepit brick-and-stone station in the heart of downtown. However, the station at 100 W. High Ave. not only was saved but restored. The city of High Point and state Department of Transportation renovated the passenger station at a cost of $6.8 million, including the rebuild of the building’s foundation, the shoring up of the roof and walls, and replacement of the floor. It reopened in 2003. Nearly $2 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was used to expand station parking, install new landscaping and build large retaining walls. That work was complete in June 2012. Last year, the station saw a ridership of 40,302, Amtrak reports. Station revenue was nearly $1.5 million. The Crescent, a daily New York-Charlotte-Atlanta-New Orleans train; Carolinian, running daily New York- Richmond-Raleigh-Charlotte; and Piedmonts, twice-daily from Raleigh to Charlotte; stop in at the High Point station. “I think trains will become more the way of the future,” Forte said. “The trains do a competitive job. Amtrak has made it convenient for people going to Charlotte and

Greensboro.” Sarah Lucas, 4, of Dunn, looks out the window of Amtrak's Piedmont 73 early Businessmen and women can pull out their laptops, set them Tuesday morning during her first train ride. She and her parents boarded in Raleigh for a day trip to Salisbury. 8 PIEDMONT CAROLINAS CHAPTER NRHS October 2014 on a tabletop and plug in, he said. Some trains offer Wi-Fi. The travelers skip the highway traffic, fuel and vehicle upkeep costs and parking troubles, Forte said. “It’s an easy commute,” he said. “The wear and tear on the individual is less. You can renew yourself and be refreshed when you get there.” Despite an early-morning start Tuesday, Sarah Lucas and her parents were energized and ready for a day of exploring as they stepped off the Piedmont 73 in Salisbury. Hands cupped to their foreheads as makeshift visors, they watched the train depart. Sarah covered her ears as the horn sounded. The family planned to stop in at the N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer. The site once was Southern Railway Company’s largest steam locomotive repair facility. In 1920, railroad mileage in North Carolina reached its peak at 5,522 miles, according to museum exhibits, and Spencer Shops was bustling with locomotives rolling in for brief checkups or longer repair work. Later, more efficient diesel locomotives took over, and the old steam-breathing engines were lined up and scrapped. The diesel engines, running faster and working longer, required less frequent pit stops, and the boom days of the 1930s and 1940s at Spencer Shops soon were gone, along with mournful whistles in the night from the steam locomotives. Amtrak Conductor Dwayne Brooks assists Erica Robinson off the Piedmont 74 in By the 1960s, railroads were approaching the end of their glory High Point on Tuesday afternoon. Robinson, formerly of High Point, boarded in Charlotte to visit her family. days, and Spencer Shops saw its demise. Established as a museum in 1982, the site now features a train depot, antique automobiles and a 37-bay roundhouse that includes 25 locomotives, dozens of rail cars and other exhibits. An air of melancholy surrounds the old repair shops, interrupted every so often by the horn of the antique diesel engine as it provides rides to museum-goers. The silence in one of the four exhibit buildings, what remains of Spencer Shops, is broken only by the sounds of few footsteps and blinds clinking together in the air conditioning. But life is there still, as wide-eyed children hop from the train cars to take a peek at history and workers make progress on restoring the iconic Norfolk & Western Class J 611 Steam Passenger Locomotive. “Come on,” 2-year-old Dudley Johnson said. In his “Thomas the Tank Engine” shirt, Dudley pulled his father, Bob, and grandparents, Susan and Robert, toward the roundhouse, ready for an up-close look at the old locomotives and train cars that long ago rode the rails. Back at the Salisbury train station Tuesday afternoon, Volunteer Train Host Lonnie Forte might be a familiar face to those traveling Amtrak's North Carolina lines. Several times a month, he boards in Durham, assists passengers with needs and travelers awaited a late Piedmont 74 scheduled to depart at provides information about safety and train operation. 12:41 p.m. for Raleigh. At 1:05 p.m., the loudspeaker crackled. “Twelve forty one,” the attendant said, alerting passengers the train was approaching. “Late 12:41,” he added with a chuckle. About 40 minutes later, Piedmont 74 came to a stop at the High Point station before proceeding on to Raleigh. Former Jamestown resident, Erica Robinson, who had boarded in Charlotte, stepped onto the platform from the train, luggage in hand. Her father met her at the steps. Students and others traveling home for a visit with family often make their trek by train, according to Robin Tucker, High Point station attendant. Tucker said she sees 100 to 150 people boarding each day. Nighttime trains usually pick up and drop off about 12 to 20 people, she said. Despite the travel method’s popularity, Tucker said, many are unaware of the station. “They say, ‘Train station in downtown High Point?’ she said. “I say, ‘Yes, it’s only been here 107 years.’” 9 PIEDMONT CAROLINAS CHAPTER NRHS October 2014

From “ High Point Enterprise.com 8-16-14"

Harrisburg considered for passenger train station

epartment of Transportation Rail Division officials are considering Harrisburg as a possible location for a new passenger train station. DChad Baucom, Harrisburg mayor pro tem, said a draft site selection study has been completed for a new Harrisburg station. Baucom is scheduled to attend the North Carolina Railroad Company’s rail forum, Progress in Motion, to learn more about the possibility. He will be on a panel discussion called, “Next Step: The Impact of Planned Future Passenger Stations” at 11 a.m. Sept. 25 at Marriott City Center in Raleigh. Also on the panel are Hillsborough Mayor Tom Stevens and Lexington Mayor Newell Clark.

“At this point we really don’t have a lot of information,” Baucom said. “It’s really more additional work that staff is going to have to do to dig up the potential for that even happening.” He said they are also looking for feedback from the community, to see how residents feel about the possibility of Harrisburg having its own train station. “While it is very early in the process and we do not yet know many details, I'm glad to know that the town will be involved in these discussions in an effort to carefully evaluate the opportunities that this would offer, while also considering potential challenges that it may create as well,” Baucom said. “I look forward to attending this forum to learn as much as possible about any upcoming plans that may impact Harrisburg.” Allan Paul, deputy director for N.C. DOT Rail Division, said if the project were to move forward there would have to be a partnership arrangement with Harrisburg that would develop and define the responsibilities of everyone involved. A final site selection would be required, as well as securing funding for design work and construction. “There is really no way to even guess on a construction start date with so many unknowns,” Paul said. He added that until they come up with a plan there is no way to know how long construction would take and the impact on Harrisburg. The focus of N.C. DOT’s Train Station Improvement Program is to partner with municipalities to provide convenient access to the train service, increase local ridership and maximize connectivity with other modes of transportation, according to a report. NCDOT relies on local partners to help design, develop and maintain stations that benefit their community, the report states. “Station development requires much coordination with host railroad owners and operators,” Paul Worley, Rail Division director, stated in a report. “New stations must not negatively impact freight operations and those of existing passenger services on the network.” North Carolina's state-supported Piedmont and Carolinian trains continue to be among the most rapidly growing in the Amtrak system, according to a press release. The 2013 federal fiscal year report shows that ridership on the Piedmont service increased by 4.7 percent to 170,266 and revenue increased 8.1 percent to more than $3.3 million. Ridership on the Carolinian increased by 3.6 percent to 317,550, and revenue increased by 6.4 percent to more than $19.8 million during that same period. This is the fourth consecutive year of growth for both routes. While ridership and revenue is increasing, Harrisburg officials are just starting to research whether or not a station would even be appropriate for the town. Currently, the only train station in Cabarrus County is in Kannapolis. “At the end of the day, the town council will need to further discuss the details in depth regarding the impact of a potential station,” Baucom said. “In my view, it will be critical that any project such as this ultimately be a positive catalyst for local economic development, while also fitting within the vision of our town as outlined in the Harrisburg vision statement.”

From “Independent Tribune, 9-14-14" 10 PIEDMONT CAROLINAS CHAPTER NRHS October 2014 County making new push to revive P&N railway

irtual boxcars full of public money went into reopening a long-abandoned Gaston County railway several years ago — all in the name of boosting the local economy. VThat roughly $9 million investment has produced little to nothing, save for some refurbished rails and shiny new crossing gates along the 12-mile Piedmont & Northern Railway. But while counting their losses, state and county leaders are trying to get it right on the second go-round. This time, county commissioners want and will have a say in which private company is picked to manage the line between Gastonia and Mount Holly. The five-year contract that was signed with Florida-based Patriot Rail is coming to an end, and the search for a new suitor is on. While commissioners say their focus is on recruiting users that need to transfer freight, they also want the railway to open for tourism and passenger business. “Our main interest is economic and our second involves tourism,” said County Commission Chairman Tracy Philbeck. “What we’re requesting is that the next operator remain open to both ideas.” Money well spent? Gas prices had crept to alarming levels at the time commissioners began pushing to reopen the P&N six years ago. Supporters theorized companies would be more open to setting up shop along the line and shipping goods via rail, thereby cutting gasoline costs. The P&N was built in 1911 and heavily used for decades, but gradually lost clout. After the corridor was set to be abandoned, the N.C. Department of Transportation bought it in 1991 to preserve it for future The Piedmont and Northern Railway that runs through Gaston County is often used to store locomotives for other companies, said a Patriot Rail Official. The engines in transportation needs. It remained designated as an active this photo are sitting idle near the railroad’s intersection with North Modena Street line, though the weeds sprouting through the derelict ties in Gastonia. (Michael Barret)(Gaston Gazette) led people to think otherwise. The P&N’s value stems from its connection to the east and west with two major carriers — Norfolk Southern in Gastonia and CSX in Mount Holly. So the state offered a $5 million grant to get it back up and running, with the county kicking in $500,000. The state poured in additional millions to pay for rebuilding the tracks and installing new signals and crossing gates along the 12- mile route. Minimal business In November 2010, North Carolina signed a five-year contract with Patriot Rail — a Florida-based short line railroad company — to operate the track. Patriot brought in a distinctive red engine to pull cars filled with its clients’ materials and raw products. Renovations along the P&N were finally completed in early 2012. But since then, the red Patriot engine has often been seen sitting motionless at the railway’s western terminus, near downtown Gastonia. ReLoad, a Charlotte biofuels company, was poised to become the first customer. A $311,000 state grant was used to build a side track and rail/tanker truck hub in Ranlo, where incoming ethanol would be unloaded. But Patriot and ReLoad never reached an agreement. There are four current customers with contracts to use the P&N, including Atlantic Food Carriers, Superior Carriers, Buckeye Fire Equipment and Pharr Yarns. But Dan Freeman, a Patriot Rail vice president, conceded shipments are intermittent and infrequent. “There isn’t currently a lot of generation of carloads, either inbound or outbound along the line,” he said. Space along the route has more often been used to store locomotives and freight cars for other railroad companies, Freeman said. 11 PIEDMONT CAROLINAS CHAPTER NRHS October 2014

Patriot bowing out Patriot informed the state last month it does not intend to renew its lease when it expires next year. Freeman said the company will fulfill its obligation, but will also terminate the contract early if the state finds another carrier before then. Freeman predicted the P&N will be successful over the long run. “But we’ve been involved in it now for several years and the growth hasn’t manifested itself to date,” he said. “It hasn’t generated the kind of business we need to justify our costs, in the time frame we’re looking at.” County commissioners don’t believe Patriot adequately marketed the railway and say an operator is needed that will be more aggressive and open-minded on potential uses. DOT Rail Division Director Paul Worley said the goal is to have a new operator overseeing the railway by early 2015. “Our department believes that this rail line has the opportunity to be an economic driver,” he said in a statement. “We will collaborate with Gaston County to select the best railroad operator to accomplish that goal while providing seamless service to existing and prospective shippers.” Starting from scratch The state DOT’s Rail Division alone awarded Patriot the contract in 2010. But local commissioners met with Gov. Pat McCrory last week and asked to have more say in that process next time. They succeeded, and Philbeck and Commissioner Joe Carpenter will both serve on the selection committee. The panel will meet Wednesday and expects to pick a new operator soon, Philbeck said. “Our county wants input on this line,” he said. “It’s in Gaston County, and it affects us economically.” The P&N is the only railway in North Carolina owned by the state. Commissioners want a guarantee that if the state ever sells it or gives it up, Gaston County will have first dibs. They also want a new operator that will be open to tourism uses so that the P&N might be able to offer weekend excursion rides and other things. Similar formulas have worked on other railways, such as one in Bryson City, Tenn. “We want them to take the blinders off,” Philbeck said.

From “Gaston Gazette, 9-14-14)

Restoring the 1702

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad has been working closely with Swain County to insure that the most qualified and experienced steam experts are involved with the 1702 restoration. Swain County has entered into an agreement with Mr. Steven D. Jackson of Durango, Colorado. Jackson is currently the Vice president of Mechanical Operations for American Heritage Railways (AHR) and Chief Mechanical Officer of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. He has an extensive background in railroad engineering and mechanics. Prior to joining the AHR family Jackson worked with the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad.

Jackson will serve as Project Manager for the purpose of Restoring to Operation Locomotive #1702. He will provide oversight of any sub-contractors and will review and recommend necessary restoration processes consisting of the including but not limited to the constructing the boiler, fire box and running gear.

Jackson will provide technical support and training during the restoration process to advise of best practices for future operation of Locomotive #1702. He will serve as the point of contact with outside organizations and will provide diagrams, data and information to support the needs and goals of Swain County and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.

GSMR is excited to welcome Jackson to the team!

From “Linsay Abee, 8-27-14" 12 PIEDMONT CAROLINAS CHAPTER NRHS October 2014 NRHS braces for big changes amid financial woes, declining membership ne of the largest railroad enthusiast groups in the world must brace for “fundamental change” or face extinction, according to its president. This week, a five-person committee tasked with reinventing the National Railway Historical Society in less Othan three months convened near Philadelphia for the first time since being formed earlier this summer. NRHS President Greg Molloy tells Trains News Wire that it is too early to know what changes will be made to the organization in the coming weeks and months, but notes something must be done before it's too late. “The business model we have is not practical for the modern era,” Molloy says. “Changes have to be made.” The initiative to reinvent the 80-year-old nonprofit comes as its membership dwindles and its financial coffers continue to shrink. In 2013, the NRHS had 11,573 members, a 7.2 percent drop from the previous year and nearly half the number of members it had in 1994, when the group reached an all-time high of 21,842. Meanwhile, the group lost $72,000 in 2013 and more than three times as much in 2012. The number of chapters also continues to ebb and flow. In 2013, according to the June 2014 NRHS News, the organization added two new chapters in Kentucky and Tennessee. However, four other chapters either disbanded or disassociated from the NRHS. In the same issue of NRHS News, the organization states it “has at most a year to reinvent itself.” The beginning of that reinvention arrived this week, when the NRHS announced the formation of a New Business Model Committee, headed up by five members of the board of directors: Molloy, Wes Weis, Bob Ernst, Jeff Smith, and Steve Barry. Molloy says the committee has two months to come up with a new vision and business model for the organization that will be presented to the full board of directors for an up or down vote no later than Sept. 15. Meanwhile, a second committee, made up of the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and general council, will reevaluate the NRHS's finances to ensure that it “stays afloat” for the next few months, according to Molloy. Molloy insists that it is far too early to know what type of changes would be made to the organization and he was hesitant to speculate what the new business committee would do, noting that the other four members will be making most of the decisions. However, he says it is possible that the NRHS will move away from being a “social” organization and focus more on supporting railroad preservation projects. In a press release issued Wednesday, the organization said it intends to continue its Railway Heritage Grants program, the RailCamp summer program for young enthusiasts, and its annual “Most-At-Risk” list of endangered railroad landmarks. The organization also plans to continue to produce its two publications, NRHS News and the Bulletin, but the frequency and format may change in the future. It also says that the 2015 NRHS convention, being held in Rutland, Vt., will go on as planned. “We want to move in a direction that does more to support rail preservation,” Molloy says. “Railroad preservation often happens in small corners and there are few centralized voices to support it.” Molloy says one of the reasons the NRHS may move away from being a social club is that fewer and fewer people, especially younger people, are interested in joining such an organization in the internet age, especially when the membership base is predominantly older. “There was a time when you needed to join a local club because if you wanted to know what was going on at your local railroad you needed the club’s newsletter to find out,” he says. “Now you can find out on the Internet.” Molloy says the past few years have seen some changes to the organization and its structure, most notably the board of directors. In previous years, the board of directors had one representative from every chapter and at times had as many as 180 members. Today, the board of directors has 25 members. Molloy has been involved with the NRHS for more than 30 years and has been president since 1994. He is up for reelection this year and, for the first time ever, is facing a challenge from Al Weber of the St. Louis Chapter. Ballots in the biannual election are due Aug. 1 and the results will be announced two weeks after.

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P.O. Box 39 Email: [email protected] 13 PIEDMONT CAROLINAS CHAPTER NRHS October 2014 Carolina Southern sale held up by legislative delays proposed sale of the Carolina Southern Railroad to the states is now held up by legislative delays, the Myrtle Beach Sun News reports. The North Carolina General Assembly has passed legislation to allow the sale, but the South Carolina Alegislature has not passed the same law, and cannot until at least January. A bi-state committee has been working for two years to restore service since to the line since it shut down in 2012. A June agreement between the committee and the railroad's owner allows for the sale of the railroad.

In the agreement, the Carolina Southern would retain about seven miles of track at Mullins, S.C., and grant trackage rights to the new operator of the rest of the route. In total, Carolina Southern operates about 76 miles of railroad.

Committee consultant Henry Lowenstein tells the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corp. that the railroad could resume operation as early as next summer. He says about $20 million in repairs are needed to bring the line up to modern standards. Figure 18Carolina Southern Railroad The short line was founded in 1995 to take over the operation of two former Photo by Thomas Bookout CSX branch lines. It shut down in 2012 because it did not have an estimated $2 million for necessary bridge repairs.

From “Trains, 8-22-14"

Tentative Kitchi Gammi Club Railcar trip ere is the info for the private railcar Kitchi Gammi Club. We will be operating a trip from Lynchburg, Va to Washington, DC and return on Sunday, October 19th. The car will be on the rear of the Northbound train 156 and Southbound train H145. Light snacks and beverages will be served on board. Passengers are "on their own" while laying over for the short time in Washington. Seating is limited to twenty people, ten in the rear observation lounge and ten in the sections. No smoking permitted. Short hauls between Lynchburg and Washington and return will be permitted, however cost per ticket remains the same per person. Children are same as adult fare.

Rear observation lounge seating is $270.00 per person

Section seating is $240.00 per person

Depart Lynchburg at 9:59 am

Arrive Washington at 1:35 pm

Depart Washington at 4:50 pm

Arrive Lynchburg at 8:29 pm

Anyone with questions can call me at 540-815-1275 or email me at [email protected]

Go to our website for information about the car at www.virginiarail.com

Payment can be made by check to Virginia Rail Investment. Please indicate rear lounge seating or section seating when sending payment and name(s) of passenger(s).

Send payment to:

Virginia Rail Investment 14 PIEDMONT CAROLINAS CHAPTER NRHS October 2014

3944 Winding Way Road SW

Roanoke, VA 24015

Deadline for payment is 10/01/14

We reserve the right to cancel trip for any reason. Full refunds if Virginia Rail Investment cancels trip. Not responsible for any Amtrak or Norfolk Southern delays or cancellations. 15 PIEDMONT CAROLINAS CHAPTER NRHS October 2014 OFFICERS FOR 2014, PIEDMONT CAROLINAS CHAPTER, INC. NRHS

ELECTED: PRESIDENT JIM McBRIDE VICE PRESIDENT VIRGIL HURLEY SECRETARY LINDSAY ABEE TREASURER GERALD ROBINSON HISTORIAN MEMBERSHIP CHAIR JIM GREGORY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: VIRGIL HURLEY GERALD ROBINSON JIM GREGORY JOHN GREEN LINDSAY C. ABEE

PHOTOS OF GSMRR #1702 TAKEN IN JUNE OF 2005.

The Piedmont Flyer is published monthly by the Piedmont Carolinas Chapter, Inc., an affiliate of the National Railway Historical Society. The views presented herein are those of the contributors and are not necessarily those of the Chapter or the NRHS. Permission for use of information or quotations from this publication is granted provided proper credit is given. Subscriptions for non-members are $15 per year, payable to the Piedmont Carolinas Chapter, P.O. Box 11753, Charlotte, NC 28220-1753. Contributions and exchange newsletter are welcome and must be sent to the Editor’s address listed below.

EDITOR: Edwin C. Locklin, 10812 Balbriggan Court, Charlotte, NC 28262

CONTRIBUTORS:Jim McBryde, Virgil Hurley, Lindsay Abee, Richard Shulby, NRHS, Bob Ernst, High Point Enterprise, Independent Tribune, Gaston Gazette, Trains, Virginia Rail and NCTM.

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Fall Train Rides on the SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority Lines: The SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority, the North Shore Railroad System, and Penn Valley Railroad along with local sponsors will again offer train rides this fall throughout the area. October 11: Catawissa to Northumberland round trips at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on the North Shore Railroad ex DL&W Bloomsburg Branch. Tickets are $ 20 for adults and $ 10 for children 12 and under. Advance tickets are strongly recommended by calling 570-441-1422 as these trips sell out fast. Sponsor is the Roaring Creek Valley Historical Society and benefits restoration projects. October 17, 18 & 19: Bellefonte train trips, sponsored by Bellefonte Historical Railroad and the Nittany & Bald Eagle RR. Ticket info at 814-355-1053, again, order tickets in advance. Multiple departure times. October 25 & 26: Williamsport Great Pumpkin Express train trips from Burger King at 50 Maynard St. Sponsored by the Williamsport Chamber of Commerce and the Lycoming Valley Railroad. Trains this year will operate to Muncy this year starting at 11 am each day and tickets are $ 15 each and can be obtained by calling 570-327-7700 or [email protected]

Ron Johnson appointed stationmaster: President Scott Brouse has appointed 2nd VP Ron Johnson as White Deer Station Master replacing the late Ed Treibley. Any issues or questions at White Deer can be directed to Ron at 570 538 9409 or [email protected]

N&W 611 Restoration almost halfway complete

The Virginia Museum of Transportation and the Fire Up 611! Committee are pleased to report that the restoration of the Norfolk & Western Class J 611 Steam Passenger Locomotive is approximately 45 percent complete. "We are pleased with the professionalism, technical expertise and passion our mechanical team and volunteers are bringing to this project," says Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., executive director of the Virginia Museum of Transportation. Busy weeks ahead

Staybolt caps have been inspected and cleaned The original rear flue sheet after it was removed and are almost all installed. 611. The new rear flue sheet will be installed i next couple of weeks.

In the next few weeks, the mechanical team, led by Scott Lindsay and Tom Mayer of Steam Operations Corp., will install a new rear flue sheet and finish installing the stay bolt caps. Bob Yuill is continuing the repairs to the superheater units. The air compressors are close to being reassembled and the feed water systems are being inspected and made road ready. Work also continues on 611's tender. Within the next few weeks the tender's stoker screw and tender deck will be made as good as new.

The big question: When will she be ready to steam?

With the restoration nearly 45 percent complete, all want to know the date when we can Fire Up 611! "We have not set a completion date just yet," says Preston Claytor, chairman of the Fire Up 611! Committee. "The mechanical team is making good progress and we still anticipate the 611 to be ready for Spring 2015 excursions."

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The Trainmaster The Official Publication of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the October 2014 National Railway Historical Society Portland, Oregon ISSUE No 627 www.pnwc-nrhs.org A Visit to Avery Text and Photos by Arlen Sheldrake

Nestled next to the St. Joe River on the west side of the Rocky Mountains is a small community in northern Idaho named Avery. Historians familiar with the history of the Milwaukee Road know that Avery was a major engine facility that served the western side of the Milwaukee Road's challenge to the Rockies. While the former engine facilities are long gone, the residents of Avery, all 16 of them, have worked really hard to preserve their community’s colorful history. The 1909 Milwaukee Road depot has been preserved with a portion being used as the post office and the rest a very interesting community museum. While kids and some adults will enjoy feeding the fish in the fish pond, my interest was in the Twin Grove No. 185,

October 2014 Pacific Northwest Chapter National Railway Historical Society The Trainmaster Page 1 A Visit to Avery a Milwaukee Road lounge car that PNWC sold to the Avery Citizens Committee back in 2003. The car moved via rail to St. Maries and then by truck to Avery as the rail through Avery is long gone. This all-volunteer highway move is a great story in itself. A part of the story as printed in the October 1, 2003 St Maries Gazette Record is in the July 2004 One of the Twin Grove lounge tables with the The Depot entry way sign sales contract Trainmaster. In June 2014, John Moe, President of the Avery Citizens Committee sent me a bunch of pictures of the Twin Grove, pictures of both the No. 185 as received and after their restoration. This prompted my planning a road trip to Avery to see the Twin Grove and Avery in person. It takes a bit of effort to plan a road trip to Avery. One doesn't drive by Avery on the way to someplace else. You drive to Avery; it is just over two hours out of Coeur d'Alene. This is a beautiful drive along the St. Joe River Scenic Byway. On September 10th Rita and I rolled into Avery hoping that we would have an opportunity to see both the museum and the interior of the Twin Grove. Before the trip I had sent John a note letting him know of our travel plans and hoping that he would be available to give us a tour. Sure enough, there was John and two other Avery residents as our welcoming party upon our arrival. On each of the lounge tables, The Twin Grove No. 185 Milwaukee Road Avery depot, the highway is the they have a display of pictures. One former railroad right-of-way. of the tables has pictures of the delivery of the Twin Grove and a copy of the purchase agreement that I, as PNWC President, had signed. Our sale of the Twin Grove really has had a positive impact on this community. I think you will agree that they have done a wonderful job of cosmetically restoring this historic car. Put northern Idaho on your travel bucket list and specifically Avery. It is absolutely beautiful country with lots of railroad history; and our former Twin Grove No. 185 rail car. I will always fondly remember the welcome that Rita and I received from John and Arlen on left, John Moe on right; fish pond also on left his fellow residents. [The Avery Citizens Committee Foundation produced flyer was printed for inclusion with the printed Trainmaster by an anonymous donor.] The newly installed track signal in Avery, ID

Page 2 October 2014 Pacific Northwest Chapter National Railway Historical Society The Trainmaster October 2014 Pacific Northwest Chapter National Railway Historical Society The Trainmaster Page 3 McCoy Adds Partner

The McCoy Grain Terminal in Rosalia, Washington, owned by Pacific Northwest Farmers Cooperative and Cooperative Agricultural Producers, Inc., or CoAg, is adding Mid-Columbia Producers, from Moro, Oregon, as a partner to its marketing alliance. Before the partnership, the terminal moved roughly 30 million bushels of wheat; bringing on Columbia Producers increases that total to 45 million bushels. Each company contributes roughly 15 million bushels. A total of 2,000 members are now represented in the partnership. The facility is served by Washington & Idaho Railway that takes the shuttle trains 29 miles north to interchange with BNSF Railway at Marshall. Pictured September 11th is the new 110-rail car shuttle-loading facility near Rosalia. Text and picture by Arlen L. Sheldrake. Second Annual NW Railroad Heritage Forum Tacoma, Saturday September 6, 2014. Text by Henri Larose

A few members of the Library and Archives committees arranged a one day round trip to Tacoma for the first Forum last year. It was worth to attend but the Amtrak train schedule made us miss the first and the last presentation. This year we did not organize as group. I took Amtrak on Friday afternoon and return on Sunday morning. The Forum was well worth the trip. Ed Berntsen, the Tacoma Chapter President, welcomed us in the Washington State History Museum Auditorium and introduced the speakers. Gary Tarbox was first. He was also the major reason for my trip because he runs the PNRA (Pacific Northwest Railroad Archives) and our Chapter has been working now since 2010 with the same goal of creating a computer system where the archives could be accessed from the web site. His resources are much larger, with 4 working sessions per week and a $6,000 36 inch scanner. Noel Holley's talk on the Great Northern Electrification was excellent. Noel knows his GN material in depth and projected a large number of photographs, many in color, of the 40 miles of electric traction of the GN through the Cascades. Some those engines had more pulling power that the Big Boys! Russ Holter and Clark MacAbee dug many unknown photos of the lesser known Tacoma Eastern Railroad and Kurt Armbruster had many antique photos of the early days of railroads in Seattle. His photos and anecdotes focused mostly on the water edge of old Seattle. John Tucker who used to be an active member of our chapter until his move to Seattle about 3 years ago, was one of the Forum organizers. I thought that I would be the only Portland Chapter member in attendance; but Al Baker, Ken Vannice and Hugh Delanty showed up. They all had driven by car. New Books in the Chapter Library RDC: The Budd Rail Diesel Car, by Donald Duke and Edmund Keilty. Published in San Marino, California, by Golden West Books in 1990 (second printing, October 1999). 273 pages, with illustrations (some color), photographs, diagrams and plans. Summary: History of the Budd Rail Diesel Car, how they were built and the railroads that used them. Includes a roster and maps showing their service routes on each railroad. Call Number: LR BUDD Duke 1990, Gift of Jerry Tanquist. Roads and Rails South from the Columbia: Transportation and Economic Development in MidColumbia and Central Oregon, by John F. Due and Frances Juris Rush. Printed in Bend, Oregon, by Maverick Publications in 1991. 187 pages, with illustrations, photographs, maps and graphs. Contents include: Geology, exploration and early settlement -- The Columbia Gateway: water and rail transport and the growth of The Dalles -- Trails and wagon roads -- Stage coaches and wagon transport -- Railroads into MidColumbia and Central Oregon -- Rails to Prineville -- The railways through prosperity, depression and recovery -- The decline of the MidColumbia rail lines -- The recent decades of the city of Prineville Railway -- Transportation and economic development -- Implications of the transport experience. Call Number: QPORe RH Due 1991, Gift of Jerry Tanquist.

Page 4 October 2014 Pacific Northwest Chapter National Railway Historical Society The Trainmaster PNW SHORT LINES by Arlen L. Sheldrake

Port Metro Vancouver [British Columbia] has approved the proposed direct coal transfer facility at Fraser Surrey Docks. The decision comes following a two-year project review process. The $15 million project will handle up to four million metric tonnes of coal per year which will be loaded onto barges at the facility and transferred to ocean-going carriers at Texada Island. The coal will arrive at Fraser Surrey Docks via rail and it is expected the project will result in one additional train per day along the BNSF railroad. The Port asked Fraser Surrey Docks to work with its rail provider to address issues of potential coal dust from rail cars and in May 2014 BNSF announced that it was adding a re-spray of a dust suppressant agent to the train cars before they enter Canada. The Port is Canada's largest port and the fourth largest tonnage port in North America. Port of Metro Vancouver media release 8/21/2014. The Washington State Department of Transportation selected ARG Transportation of Eugene, Oregon, to operate the 26-mile rail line in central Washington, with a goal to restore rail service to a portion of Grant County, assisting farmers getting their products to market. The state purchased the shortline in 1993 to prevent it from being abandoned and to preserve rail infrastructure. ARG will spend six months determining the commercial interest from prospective shippers. If results are favorable, ARG will reopen the rail line. The line runs between Othello and Royal City. ARG owns the Coos Bay Rail Link in Oregon. RT&S 8/22/2014. The first meeting of the newly formed Oregon Hazardous Material By Rail Rulemaking Advisory Committee was held August 26th . Background: Over the past several years, the volume of hazardous material transported by rail in Oregon has greatly increased, in part due to the increase in oil extraction in North Dakota. Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber recently reviewed the state's preparedness for the movement of oil by rail and found that ODOT should update its rules to ensure that first responders have the information they need to respond appropriately. These rules include Oregon Revised Statute 824.082 and Oregon Administrative Rule 741.510.0020(2). This committee has been formed to help make those changes. The 25-member committee includes representatives from environmental organizations, citys, railroads, state and federal agencies, and first responders. The committee is chaired by Hal Gard, ODOT Rail Division administrator. ODOT press release and web site 8/22/2014. Starting June 1st , Global Partners, the company that offloads oil trains at Port Westward, promised to only accept crude delivered in tank cars that met the latest industry safety standards. Old cars did arrive twice at the terminal in July. The first time, three old cars were among the train's 120 tank cars. They were inadvertently unloaded, said Mark Romaine, Global's chief operating officer. Two days later, four old cars arrived in another train. This time, they were rejected, forcing the oil's owner to find somewhere else to offload them. The terminal moves oil from trains onto barges for BP and Phillips 66. Acceptable cars meet the CP-1232 standards, adopted in October 2011. Oregon Live 8/21/2014. The new Arcadia Publishing book Railroads of Hillsboro by D.C. Jesse Burkhardt is now available for purchase at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center. Lots of great pictures and maps. The Union Pacific Railroad project to connect the Graham line to the Brooklyn Sub-Division is currently out to bid; expecting construction to be complete late this year. [This connection will allow intermodal trains to go directly from the Graham line to/from the Brooklyn Intermodal facility.] Union Pacific Railroad 8/24/2014& ODOT Rail 8/29/2014. Also, the speed restriction for the newly replaced Willamette River railroad bridge south of Harrisburg has been lifted now that wielded rail has been installed. Effective August 22nd the 79 mph passenger speed limit has been extended from Junction City to the bridge and the bridge speed limit is 70 mph for passenger and 60 mph freight trains. Jointed rail was installed as new bridge segments were put in place. George Landrock 8/24/2014. The Port of Tacoma in July posted a 6% year-over-year gain in container volume, its fifth consecutive monthly increase. Also in July, grain exports soared 75% to 2,398,775 short tons as volume returned to normal following last year's historic lows; breakbulk cargo rose 8% to 133,044 short tons; and log exports tumbled 25% to 242,266 short tons, reflecting decreased demand from China, port officials said. Progressive Railroading 8/25/2014.

October 2014 Pacific Northwest Chapter National Railway Historical Society The Trainmaster Page 5 Member Benefit: One of the perks of membership is to get monthly an electronic, color copy of The Trainmaster newsletter. Two versions of each Trainmaster are produced monthly by Trent; a black/white version that “Hickok Publishing” prints and mails, and a color version that is electronically exchanged with other rail organizations, sent to requesting PNWC members and put on the PNWC web site for member access. Due to USPS bulk mailing rate requirements, those requesting an electronic copy also get the printed mailed version. Interested in receiving the color electronic copy via email??? If yes, shoot me an email message so stating at: [email protected]; Note that this is a member-only benefit. The Friends of SP4449 have published their 2015 calendar! Once again Chris Fussell has put together an excellent collection of 13 photographs. The calendar is now available for purchase at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center for $14. BNSF is planning a new rail bridge over Lake Pend Oreille in North Idaho. They call it “the funnel,” and looking at a map of rail lines in the Western United States it's clear why. Tracks from the Midwest fan out and converge on a dense choke point located in the Idaho Panhandle – that's where westbound Union Pacific, Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Montana Rail Link trains converge before hitting a central rail yard in Spokane. But before they reach Spokane, those trains have to pass over a 4,769 foot-long bridge across Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho's largest lake. Completed in 1905 and built with a steel deck and concrete pilings, the bridge is narrow – only a single track – and represents one of the most severe capacity constraints for BNSF on its northern line from the Great Lakes to the Washington Coast. The rail company is looking to change that with a plan to build a second bridge adjacent to the existing span. The company is in the preliminary engineering design phase and confirmed it would construct a bridge 4,800 feet long, made of concrete spans and steel pilings. Track centers on the bridges would be about 50 feet apart. The company must first undergo permitting but hopes to have its secondary bridge completed by 2018. Boise Weekly 8/28/2014. Union Pacific Northwest, revised and expanded edition…..originally published in 1991, the first edition of this book has long been out of print. Now Jeff Asay has significantly revised and expanded the book for his new edition, including an entirely new chapter that brings the history of the railroad into the new millennium. Also in this edition: 150 more pages, 200 more photographs, and more maps, timetables and graphics. This new edition has nearly 500 pages and over 500 photographs. Pre-sale prices if ordered before the end of November: $60 for Union Pacific Historical Society (UPHS) members, $70 non-UPHS members; plus shipping; order from the Union Pacific Historical Society, www.uphs.org. Bob Melbo 8/28/2014 [See full page description on page 3] A federal appeals court has ruled against Union Pacific Railroad in a case involving cleanup of mining pollution in Idaho's Silver Valley. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision that had dismissed a lawsuit by ASARCO against the railroad, and the case is now headed to trial. ASARCO wants the railroad to pay some of the costs of cleaning up mining pollution in the Superfund site in the Silver Valley. Asarco has already paid $480 million to help clean up a century of mining pollution. Union Pacific constructed rail lines to haul silver and other metals across the Silver Valley. The railroad contended that a settlement agreement with ASARCO had resolved the issue but the appeals court found that the agreement was ambiguous. 1310 KLIX 8/29/2014. During the break between summer and fall seasons, the Eagle Cap Excursion Train received a long-awaited exterior paint job. The project is being coordinated by the Friends of the Joseph Branch. The train runs from the new depot in Elgin, Oregon on the Wallowa Union Railroad. More information: www.eaglecaptrainrides.com. Eagle Cap Excursion press release 8/28/2014. Construction crews began last week laying tracks for the new Oregon Zoo Railway, which is just a few months away from reopening after being offline for nearly a year. Circling a 20-foot-high elevated trestle in the forest north of Elephant Lands, the new ride will take visitors along a route with spectacular views of animals as well as the annual winter ZooLights display which opens November 28th . Portland Tribune 8/28/2014. Eight months (December 2013) after train snags a power line, the Simpson Lumber Company railroad has not run a train and officials tell Trains News Wire that it is unclear when trains may return to the main line. The Simpson operation out of Shelton, Washington is considered by many as the last traditional logging railroad in the U.S. On December 26th a train carrying logging equipment through downtown Shelton snagged a power line and took down five

Page 6 October 2014 Pacific Northwest Chapter National Railway Historical Society The Trainmaster utility poles. The resulting outage left 700 people in and around downtown Shelton without power. Simpson shut down rail operations outside its facility immediately following the incident. Switching operations continue inside the plant and on the waterfront. Simpson has been evaluating whether and when to resume railroad transportation between the Shelton waterfront operations and Mill 5 in Dayton, no decision yet. Trains News Wire 8/19/2014. The Port of Vancouver USA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the state of North Dakota to lease blocks of railcars to move products from North Dakota to the Port. The rail cars being leased by the Port would otherwise be empty railcars returning from eastbound shipments and now will be used for moving North Dakota agricultural products to the Port. The first full railcars coming back to Vancouver are expected in mid-September. Port of Vancouver USA press release 8/27/2014. The Port of Portland announced September 2nd that Pembina Pipeline Corporation has entered into an agreement to develop a rail-served propane export facility that could be up and running by early 2018. Pembina is planning to construct and operate the facility on land adjacent to the east end of the Port's marine Terminal 6 in Rivergate Industrial District. Upon completion the $500 million propane export facility would receive approximately 37,000 barrels of propane per day. It is anticipated that most of the propane would be exported to Asian markets. Port of Portland press release 9/2/2014. Correction: “While it is true that Portland & Western may have “tested” the new wye track with a train on August 7th , the new connection won't open officially for regular traffic until ODOT inspects and approves the signals being installed at the new crossing of Wilkesboro Road. As of August 25th , the relay house had been delivered but they didn't have commercial power yet to the site. I don't know the exact status today but they should be close to being done.” Bob Melbo, ODOT Rail Planner email 9/3/2014. [Thanks Bob for this correction and for reading our Trainmaster.] A new minor maintenance, stocking and fueling contract between Tacoma Rail and BNSF will shave one to three hours from the turnaround time for trains leaving the port headed for the Midwest. Before last month, BNSF locomotives that hauled unit trains of oil, autos and containers to the port were disconnected from the trains they powered and sent across the Puyallup River for servicing at a BNSF facility. This servicing will now be done by Tacoma Rail in its Tideflats yard. Tacoma Rail has provided similar services for Union Pacific for several years. The News Tribune 9/3/2014. Tacoma Rail is acquiring two SD70ACe-P4 locomotives from EMD numbers 1211 and 1212. The two locomotives were part of EMDs demonstrator fleet which the company is slowly purging with the oncoming Tier 4 emissions regulations that will render the fleet surplus. The two SD70ACe-P4s will initially be leased with an option to purchase. These locomotives have the distinction of being the first of the type produced new. Trains News Wire 9/3/2014 My June issue of Railfan & Railroad magazine arrived in late August. On the cover is a nice picture of Doyle's NKP 190. In this issue Editor Steve Barry announced the promotion of Portland rail fan/historian Alexander B. Craghead to the position of Consulting Editor. This was, however, the last issue produced by Carstens Publications as White River Productions has acquired the magazine and will honor all subscriptions; staffing is being determined. The Association of Tourist Railroads & Railroad Museums is holding their 2014 annual railway heritage preservation conference and annual meeting in Tyler, Texas on November 6-8. This could be an interesting meeting to attend. One of the available pre-conference events is a tour of the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco, Texas on November 5th . This is the home of the other PA “hulk” that Doyle McCormack brought out of Mexico. More information: http://www.atrrm.org. The official opening of the Mufford Crescent overpass marked the completion of all nine Roberts Bank Rail Corridor (RBRC) infrastructure improvement projects in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. The RBRC program is a comprehensive package of road and rail improvement projects funded through a unique collaboration of 12 public and private sector partners. It is designed to improve the safety and efficiency of the road and rail network, and enhance the quality of life for residents of communities through which rail traffic travels to and from the Deltaport terminal at Roberts Bank in Delta. Total funding for the projects is about C$307 million. The 70-kilometre RBRC program connects Deltaport Terminal at Roberts Bank in Delta, British Columbia, with North America's entire rail network. Government of Canada new release 9/4/2014.

October 2014 Pacific Northwest Chapter National Railway Historical Society The Trainmaster Page 7 The Salmonberry Corridor Draft Concept Plan is now available for viewing at: http://salmonberrycorridor.wordpress.com. Input is being received until October 10th by sending it to: [email protected]. The study was funded by a grant from Cycle Oregon. Salmonberry Corridor Coalition email 9/12/2014. [The document is 45 mbs and 125 pages, the first 45 are the meat of the concept. The plan covers the entire Port of Tillamook Bay line from Banks to the Tillamook Industrial Park (former NAS Tillamook).] The Oregon Zoo's Zooliner and the Centennial steam locomotive are getting a facelift at Pacific Power Group in Ridgefield, Washington. Pacific Power was awarded a $280,000 contract by Metro. The project is ahead of schedule and the trains are planned to be back at the zoo in time for Zoolights in November. The work includes a rebuilt tender box, restoration of the steam locomotive, and installation of a new Perkins Tier 4i engine in the Zooliner. Oregon Line 9/9/2014. The Kelso Martin's Bluff Rail Project moved forward with the completion of the environmental study. The study is available for review on the Kelso Martin's Bluff project websites and at local libraries. The proposed bypass will upgrade existing track and add a third main track between Kelso and the Longview Junction. The bypass will separate freight and passenger rail traffic. Subject to approval in early 2015, the project is scheduled to be fully operational by summer 2017. WSDOT 9/18/2014. TriMet has established a countdown clock to the opening September 12, 2015 of the Portland-Milwaukie MAX Orange Line. The clock at http://www.trimet.org/orangeline/index.htm counts down the seconds now that we have moved to under a year until 1000s of daily MAX and TriMet bus riders travel past the front door of the Oregon Rail Heritage Center. Trent Stetz 9/10/2014. The Western Railway Preservation Society located in Eastern Oregon is actively restoring former Westside Lumber Co. caboose number 3 at their shop in McEwen, Oregon. The total anticipated cost to restore the caboose to its as built 1920s era appearance is approximately $4,000. Using all volunteer labor the frame and undercarriage has been painstakingly rebuilt and is essentially complete. An additional $2,500 in donations to purchase siding and other materials is being solicited. Once restored, the caboose will be used for public education and enjoyment through regular display and operation on the Sumpter Valley Railroad. More information: http://www.westernrailwaypreservation.org or Western Railway Preservation Society, PO Box 1112, Baker City OR 97814. All donations are tax deductible.

Salem 1889 Railroad Baggage Depot Project by Arlen Sheldrake

September Update: A contractor is on-board (Paint Removal Pro), carefully removing the interior wood and exterior siding to preserve as much of the original material as possible. Crews are working in mid-September to October, pulling down and saving the pieces, carefully extracting nails, removing lead-based paint and storing the salvageable ones for re-use when re-construction begins. The current budget will upgrade the existing depot, provide a ticketing office and bus operations area for Greyhound, and create space for other bus services to use. ODOT project update 9/12/2014.

Page 8 October 2014 Pacific Northwest Chapter National Railway Historical Society The Trainmaster President’s Dispatch by Keith Fleschner I'm passing the pencil to the Keith that chairs ORHF's Holiday Express. Several years ago we switched to the current three week schedule, because ORHF needed the funds to build the building. The need continues for at least two more years until the city loan for the building is repaid. The calendar is not friendly when scheduling this time of year. Most years to get three weekends you are up against Thanksgiving or Christmas. There was a proposal this year to start later and be up against Christmas, running the final weekend before Christmas. We were unable to do that and get the SP&S 700 to Vancouver, WA for the BNSF Christmas event. The SP&S 700 group is eager to go as next year they'll be down for their fifteen year inspection. Scheduling later would also have been possible, if the SP 4449 was back in service. So once again we're running on Black Friday; I understand more and more that for many of you this is a great inconvenience; pitting family against a hobby. My apologies. It's a situation we will try to avoid in the future. If you can help on the Thanksgiving weekend we greatly appreciate it; if not we certainly understand. Back to NRHS - As this is being written your board has been informed that the proposed new business model for NRHS National has been defeated. And that President Elect Al Weber has succeeded long time president Greg Malloy. Our understanding is that the National Board is proposing to continue the current chapter and member structure. Some change is inevitable but the details have not been determined. Stay tuned and also visit https://admin.nrhs.com/ for more information. Holiday Express Car Hosting PNWC will again be providing Car Hosts for this year's Holiday Express! This year's event will be held for three weekends, including the last weekend in November, immediately after Thanksgiving, and the first two weekends in December. The dates are Nov. 28-30th , Dec. 5 -7th , and Dec. 12-14th . Car hosts are normally scheduled in three run blocks, with each shift taking about 4 hours. There are about 70 scheduled runs this year! If you have never been a car host before, this is the perfect event to begin! Duties include: preparing cars for passengers before and after each trip, greeting and seating passengers, assisting passengers as necessary, explaining the area and equipment history per passenger's questions, ensuring passenger safety, providing an overview of PNWC and ORHF's missions, and assisting with car clean-up after each set of runs.

Non-Chapter members are most welcome, and can work with a chapter member on trips. Sign-up will be available in mid- October via ORHF’s Volgistics volunteer website. Please contact Al Baker ([email protected]) for details on getting setup in the system (if you are not already an active ORHF volunteer) and using the Volgistics website. For more info on car hosting, contact Trent Stetz at [email protected] or Mark Reynolds at [email protected]. A Holiday Express 2014 car host planning and orientation meeting will be held at ORHC soon. Please come and join us for the wonderful All Aboard! holiday event again this year. Thank you in advance for your volunteering.

October 2014 Pacific Northwest Chapter National Railway Historical Society The Trainmaster Page 9 September Membership Meeting Minutes Pacific Northwest Chapter - National Railway Historical Society Held on September 19, 2014 With the expectation that the business meeting could go longer than usual, the program was given first. The program for the evening was by Nick Stewart of Tri Met who is a very able historian. He presented a history of the area on which the Oregon Rail Heritage Center now stands. A very interesting program and well received and enjoyed by all. Next the snack time was prepared by Lila Stephens. Thank You Lila. The business meeting was called to order at 8:55pm by President Keith Fleschner. Al Baker introduces Nick Stewart The first order of business was the review of the August minutes. Arlen Sheldrake made a motion to approve the minutes and Bruce Strange seconded. The membership voted to approve the minutes. Next, George Hickok gave the monthly Treasurers report and noted that all accounts balanced. The S2 restoration fund has a small decrease, the poster project has no change, the Steel Bridge book sales are showing a good profit, the Brix logging book sales are showing a small profit, and, the mailing activity is awaiting some outstanding bills to be paid. Lila Stephens made a motion to accept the report and David Cautley seconded. The membership voted to accept the report. President Fleschner then made the presentation of the monthly Unsung Hero award to Mark Reynolds for all of his volunteer work especially noting his work at Antique Powerland with the Randy Rock sound tower. President Fleschner announced the board is acting as the nominating committee for the upcoming elections. All eligible board members will run again. There are two vacancies to be filled for Directors at large. At the October meeting there can be nominations from the floor and the elections will be held at the December meeting. President Fleschner urged everyone to start thinking of the purchasing of the Train Toys for Tots. Mark Reynolds said he would contact the Marines to make sure we got in their program. President Fleschner then announced that the Holiday Express would again start on 'Black Friday' to get in the three weekends before Christmas. Several of the later night runs will be cancelled because of low attendance. If anyone is interested in volunteering as Car Host please contact Al Baker or David Cautley. Mark Reynolds said there will probably be a car host meeting in the second weekend of October. President Fleschner gave thanks to the Web Site Committee for their hard work on the web site. Jim Long announced that a friend has for sale a Union Pacific promotional photograph that probably hung in an Union Pacific office. Contact him if you are interested. President Fleschner then addressed the issue of the National Organization being in financial trouble and the efforts being proposed to help the situation. In forging a new business model the National Board gave broad powers to the board and the business model development committee to handle issues that arose. On Mark Reynolds Receives the Unsung Saturday, September 20, 2014 the National Board will meet to vote on the 'new' plan. Hero Award Our local members has started making plans to continue on without the national organization, we have developed a future web site to collect our dues, have a committee revising our by-laws and have begun the registration of a possible new name. We will be business as usual as we have no obligations to the national organization. If the national organization continues we may elect to become an affiliate. The total moves that national may make will probably not be known for a number of months. After some discussion and some questions and answers the meeting was adjourned at 10:00pm. Respectfully submitted by Jim Hokinson, Secretary. Photos by Jim Hokinson

Page 10 October 2014 Pacific Northwest Chapter National Railway Historical Society The Trainmaster Chapter Officers President Keith Fleschner 503.516.9272 Vice President Mark Reynolds 503.638.7411 Treasurer George Hickok 503.649.5762 Secretary Jim Hokinson 503.635.4826 National Rep. Al Baker 503.645.9079 Chapter Directors-at-Large Phil Barney 2013-2015 503.706.0498 Ken Vannice 2013-2015 503.244.8732 Ron McCoy 2012-2014 503.310.4811 Christopher Bowers 2012-2014 503.577.0063 Jean Hickok 2014-2016 503.649.5762 Trent Stetz 2014-2016 503.643.1494 Committee Chairs Activities Ron McCoy 503.310.4811 Archives William Hyde 503.666.5530 Auditor Bob McCoy 360.459.3251 Car Host Mark Reynolds 503.638.7411 Concessions Vacant Chapter Rep., Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation Keith Fleschner 503.516.9272 Chapter Home George Hickok 503.649.5762 Photo by John Labbe, Oct 1, 1951 Elections Jim Loomis 503.253.3926 Excursions Jim Long 503.313.7382 A recent photo of Sumpter Valley No. 19, a type 2-8-2 steam Flanger Restoration Phil Barney 503.706.0498 locomotive built in 1920, which was restored to operating Library Ken Vannice 503.244.8732 condition in 1996, Photo provided by Alfred Mullet Meeting Programs Al Baker 503.645.9079 Pacific Northwest Chapter Lending Library Membership Diana Mack 503.723.3345 Rolling Stock George Hickok 503.649.5762 Visit Us! New Books! Keith Fleschner 503.516.9272 th Chief Mech. Officer Peter Rodabaugh 503.701.7040 OPEN Mondays and October 18 Car Rental Agt. Bob Jackson 503.231.4808 th October 18 (Saturday) 1 pm to 4 pm Safety Officer Keith Fleschner 503.516.9272 and open every Monday 10 am to Noon S-2 Restoration Mark Reynolds 503.638.7411 The Library is normally open the Saturday Webmasters Jim Long 503.313.7382 following the membership meeting. Mark Whitson 503.533.7005 The Library is located at: Printed in the USA Union Station Annex, 503 NW Irving, Portland The Trainmaster is the official newsletter of the Pacific North- (The Annex is the brick building just south of Union Station.) west Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. It is [email protected] 503-226-NRHS published monthly for the benefit of its members. Articles which appear in T he Trainmaster do not express the official position of the organization Bill of Lading on any subject unless specifically noted as such. A Visit to Avery...... Page 1 Material from The Trainmaster may be reprinted in Union Pacific Northwest Book...... Page 3 other publications provided credit is given as to the source, except in cases where the article originated in a third party McCoy Grain Terminal...... Page 4 publication and special permission was given to The Trainmas- Railroad Heritage Forum...... Page 4 ter to print the article here. Please address contributions and New Library Books...... Page 4 correspondence to: PNW Shortlines...... Page 5 Attn: The Trainmaster Editor PNWC-NRHS, Union Station, 800 NW 6th Ave Rm 1 Salem 1889 Railroad Baggage Depot...... Page 8 Portland OR 97209-3794 Presidents Dispatch...... Page 9 Voice: 503.226.6747 Fax: 503.230.0572 Holiday Express Car Hosting...... Page 9 Chapter email: [email protected] The Trainmaster email: [email protected] Chapter Meeting Minutes...... Page 10 Website: http://www.pnwc-nrhs.org Sumpter Valley No. 19...... Page 11 ISSN: 0041-0926 Chapter Lending Library...... Page 11 Editor Trent Stetz 503.643.1494 Officers, Committees & Contacts...... Page 11 Circulation George Hickok 503.649.5762 Mailing/Distribution Jean Hickok 503.649.5762 Calendar ...... Page 12 George Hickok 503.649.5762 Mission Statement...... Page 12 TM Liaison/Reporter Arlen Sheldrake 503.351.9881

October 2014 Pacific Northwest Chapter National Railway Historical Society The Trainmaster Page 11 PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHAPTER TIMETABLE No. 627 Membership Meetings: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 5415 SE Powell Blvd. 7:30 pm (Guests Most Welcome!) October 17: Streamliners at Spencer, Arlen Sheldrake provides a photographic review of his trip to see this historic 2014 event at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, North Carolina.

November 21: Two video programs developed by noted Wasco County historian Jerry Tanquist: s Union Pacific Railroad in and around Wasco County s Railroad Race on The Deschutes Nov. 28-30: Dec. 5-7: Holiday Express at Oaks Park, Oregon Pacific Railroad, www.orhf.org Dec. 12-14: December 19: Annual Chapter Meeting, Holiday Potluck, Officer Election and Train Toy Drive January 16: Railroads of New Zealand, Doug Auburg takes us on one of his journey riding and photographing trains.

Forward program ideas to Al Baker, 503.645.9079 or [email protected]

October 9, Thursday, 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 200, 7:30pm Board of Director’s Meetings: November 13, Thursday, 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 200, 7:30pm (Open to all Chapter Members. Note address for Board meetings; follow instructions posted on the door for entry.) NOTABLE NON-CHAPTER EVENTS: May 1-Dec 31 Brooklyn Rail Yard Exhibit, Oregon Rail Heritage Center, www.orhf.org Oct. 4-5 First Autumn Colors, North Pend Oreille Lions. Ione WA, www.lionstrainrides.com Oct. 4-26 Weekends, October Fall Splendor Excursions, Oregon Coast Scenic RR, www.oregoncoastscenic.org Oct. 4 Washington Wine Express, Mount Rainier Scenic RR, www.mrsr.com , 360-492-5588 Oct. 5, 11-12, 18-19, Autumn Leaves, Mount Rainier Scenic, www.mrsr.com , 360-492-5588 Oct. 11-12 Second Autumn Colors, North Pend Oreille Lions, Ione WA, www.liontrainrides.com Oct. 11-12 Steam Fall Leaves Special, Chelatchie Prairie RR, www.bycx.com Oct. 17 Fall Colors Train, Sumpter Valley Railroad, www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org Oct. 18-19 Photographer's Weekend, Sumpter Valley Railroad, www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org Oct. 18 Pumpkin Train, Oregon Coast Scenic RR, www.oregoncoastscenic.org / 888-718-4253 Oct. 18-19 Third Autumn Colors, North Pend Oreille Lions, Ione WA, www.liontrainrides.com Oct. 25 Halloween Trolley, Yakima Valley Trolleys, http://www.yakimavalleytrolley.org Oct. 25-26 Pumpkin Express, Mount Rainier Scenic, http://www.mrsr.com / 360-492-5588 Oct. 25-26 Pumpkin Trains, Chehalis-Centralia Railroad, Chehalis WA, steamtrainride.com Oct. 25-26 Great Pumpkin Rides, North Pend Oreille Lions, Ione WA, www.liontrainrides.com Oct. 25-26 Headless Horseman Halloween Train, Chelatchie Prairie RR, www.bycx.com Oct. 29 - Nov. 1 SP Historical & Technical Society convention, San Luis Obispo. CA, www.sphts.org Nov. 28 – Dec. 21 Polar Express, Fri/Sat/Sun, Chehalis-Centralia RR, steamtrainride.com Nov. 29-30, Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 19-20 Santa Train 2014, Northwest Railway Museum., www.trainmuseum.org Nov. 29-30, Dec. 6-7, 13-14 Christmas Tree Specials, Chelatchie Prairie RR, www.bycx.com Nov. 29-30, Dec. 5-7, 13-14, 20-22 Santa Express, Mount Rainier Scenic, www.mrsr.com 360-492-5588

PNWC – NRHS MISSION To preserve and interpret Pacific Northwest railroad history and historical artifacts for the education and enjoyment of current and future generations.

Page 12 October 2014 Pacific Northwest Chapter National Railway Historical Society The Trainmaster FallFall FoliageFoliage TrainTrain ExcursionsExcursions && TheThe GreatGreat PumpkinPumpkin ExpressExpress On The Lycoming Valley Railroad October 25th & 26th, 2014 OneOne Fun-FilledFun-Filled Join the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce for the WeekendWeekend WithWith Fall Foliage Train Excursions and The Great Pumpkin Express! 'BMM'PMJBHF5SBJO&YDVSTJPOTt4BUVSEBZ 0DUPCFSUI TwoTwo DifferentDifferent Travel to Muncy and back on a 1 1/2 hour excursion. Excursions!Excursions! 5IF(SFBU1VNQLJO&YQSFTTt4VOEBZ 0DUPCFSUI Tickets can be Travel to the airport in Montoursville and back on an hour excursion. purchased by visiting: Lycoming County 5SBJO4DIFEVMFBOE5JDLFU1SJDFT Visitors Center 'BMM'PMJBHF5SBJO&YDVSTJPOTt4BUVSEBZ 0DUPCFSUI 8JMMJBN4Ut8JMMJBNTQPSU 1" Departure Times: 11:00am, 2:00pm & 5:00pm Tickets: $15.00 per person Or Calling: 5IF(SFBU1VNQLJO&YQSFTTt4VOEBZ 0DUPCFSUI 570.327.7700 Departure Times: 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm & 6:00pm 800.358.9900 Tickets: $10.00 per person Children 2 and under are free as a lap child for both excursions. Tickets are non-refundable.

Each paid ticket holder on The The train will depart and return to the Maynard Street Burger King (exit 28 on I-180). Parking Great Pumpkin Express will is available at Burger King free of charge. Please plan on arriving approximately 10-15 minutes prior to your excursion departure. receive the fourth pin in the series of The Great Each excursion can hold 350 passengers. The train will be pulled by a diesel engine with 7 cars Pumpkin Express and 1 caboose. Collector pins. *A limited number of tickets will also be made available the day of the excursions

The Fall Foliage and Great Pumpkin Express Excursions are brought to you by the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority, Lycoming Valley Railroad and Penn Valley Railroad.

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The National Capital Trackers and the Manassas Candy Factory present the annual Winter Wonderland Train show opening on December 10th and running through December 14th. Our “O” gauge and Standard gauge train layouts will be located on the third floor of the Candy Factory at 9419 Battle Street in Manassas. Show hours are W-F (5 PM – 8 PM), Sat (10 AM - 5 PM), Sun (10 AM – 4 PM). Admission for the train show is either a food or $$$ donation with all proceeds going to support the Candy Factory sponsored local charity “SERVE”.

The National Capital Trackers are an award winning “O” Gauge modular railroad club that supports 24-26 shows annually across the Washington metro area. This year’s show features a 28 X 38 foot “O” Gauge layout with the latest trains from today’s major manufacturers and a 28 X 8 foot Standard Gauge layout displaying and operating trains from the early 20th century.

The Candy Factory is located directly across from the Manassas VRE parking garage and train station. The Saturday show (Dec 13th) coincides with the VRE’s Santa Express weekend.

Santa Claus makes a brief appearance both Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Stop by the Candy Factory and support your local charity while enjoying Toy Trains and of course Santa.