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Our RDC "Fleet" (l-r) M-2, M-4 and M-1 together for the first time since the eighties(?) in Rochelle Park - August, 2000.
Photo: M. Den Bleyker
| M-2, (Budd
5007) built 5/50
Owned by NYS&WT&HS Status: Under rebuild - currently getting interior work (floor, walls and paint) |
M-4, (Budd
5108) built 10/50
Owned by C. Ceragno & R. Wyatt Status: Temporary storage area until shop is built in building in Butler |
M-1, (Budd
5006) built 5/50
Owned by URHS (leased) Status: O/S - needs repair to floor, roof leaks and #2 engine rebuild |
ACTIVE PROJECT: M-2 PROGRESS REPORT
As of: 5/3/03 The old bathroom, which corroded and rotted, has new walls installed. A new bathroom has been constructed at the other end, as originally built before the Susquehanna made it known it didn't want it, but has a sliding door. A lot of trim pieces must now be replaced throughout the car. Along with the replaced aluminum facing on the exhaust duct walls, except for the trim, all these surfaces have their first coat of color paint. The next big item is to replace the floor. Work is now on hold due to priorities with new fleet.
Locomotive #18, (Plymouth) built 1938
18 ton industrial switcher with Cummins diesel (replaced gasoline engine in 1976 at MCC), four speed reversible transmission and chain drive to both axles. Original owner - Drew Chemical, Boonton, NJ.
Status: As of 2-28-04, Number 18 performed its first duties in Butler, pulling #142's tender outside for work. Electrical work continues. Frame repairs and paint will follow later. Photo: M. Den Bleyker
Our New Home, Butler Shop (BE) l. West exterior r. Martin & Bob admire new lighting
ACTIVE PROJECT: SHOP PROGRESS REPORT
As of: 2/28/04 The doors are wired and awaiting final adjustments. A floodlight has been installed on the exterior west wall. More outlets are going in for the work starting up inside. The old trailer has been demolished and the back yard will be cleaned up when it thaws. Planning on the shop portion of the building and fund acquisition are in progress.