QUOTE: Originally posted by Paul3 eolafan, Did you by any chance see an ancient steam engine called the "Daniel Nason"? It's an inside connected (pistons inside the frame) 4-4-0 built for the Boston & Providence RR in 1863. The B&P is the line I live next to, and I'm modeling the line in the 20th Century when it was leased to the New Haven RR. The small engine is the only steam loco in existance that was owned by the New Haven (all others scrapped), and the only steam loco in existance that was owned by the Old Colony RR (the road that initially leased the B&P in 1888), not to mention the B&P. IOW, I have a strong interest in both the road and this engine, and the odds of me getting to St. Louis are pretty slim. So I was wondering if you recall it, and what kind of shape is it in, etc.? Thanks in advance... Paul A. Cutler III ***************** Weather Or No Go New Haven *****************
QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57 I went 2 years ago and am pretty sure the watching platform wasn't there then. They had restored some new equipment and the Centennial and the Bi-polar were incredible. The walkthrough consist is always a favorite as well. It was the first time I'd been there in almost 10 years but I still love it. But you're right some of the best stuff is a bit out of the way. Of course one could probably say the same about Union (Illinois Railway Museum for those not familiar) Have they done any work on the AeroTrain? Mike
QUOTE: Originally posted by tdmidget As I recall the FT is not "one of the first" but THE first FT. Green and gold is not GM colors but Southern who bought the entire demo set when it toured the country in 1939. Scott
QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR I missed the train-watching deck (?) when I was there last year--or maybe it's new? Eolafan, did you get to Kirkwood while you were that close to it? That's still my favorite place for watching trains around St. Louis (same line).
Carl
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