| Built by H.K. Porter in March, of 1917, this little 0-6-0ST coal burner has quite a history. First, a note on the back of the photo states "At this late date - Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal at Pedgeon St Yard, Newtown Creek & East River. From Vernoa Ave bridge.Smoke in background from a LIRR G-5s." After the BEDT was dieselized, this switcher was sold to the Southern Appalachian Railway in 1965. The Southern Appalachain Railway ran from Burnsville, North Carolina to Erwin, Tennessee. It worked there until 1975, when it was moved to the Toledo, Lake Erie and Western Railway in Grand Rapids, Ohio. It was later purchased by the Strasburg Railroad and arrived there on May 9th, 1998. It was completely converted to a steam replica of Thomas, and ran for the first time on April 29th, 1999. The engine is still currently in service, but only runs on Day Out with Thomas events. Unknown photographer. |