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My understanding was that Quincy Mining Co., President Todd had some interest or friendship with the Pine Creek Railroad in New Jersey, and that led to the agreement to lease #6 to them.  As I understand it, the Pine Creek parties had also intended to lease the disassembled #3 and the new boiler that had been bought for #4, but declined at the last minute because it was discovered that the boiler would not fit #3 without considerable modifications to its frame. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> Back in the 1960s, Quincy Mining was besieged with requests from all over the country by people asking to purchase the Q&TL locomotives.  However, the company refused to consider the sale of any of the Q&TL plant because they held out hope that mining would recover, and the railroad would be put back to work.    At that time, the Q&TL seemed to me like a jewel for restoration and operation as a steam powered scenic railroad.  However, I came to realize that nearly every little detail of the locomotives, track, and rolling stock was completely worn out.
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