[PRR-FAX] Digest Number 1844]

Tue Oct 12 00:46:16 EDT 2004

587 is obviously a type.  The 578 is the one they're talking about.

EdKing
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> Is that 4-6-2 #587.. or 578? I knew 578 was at the ORM, but did not know
> there was a 587 or where it was located. Locomotive #578 was indeed a
4-6-2
> and was operated in the 70's. It was active on the N&W until, I believe,
> 1959, at which time it was donated to the ORM by the N&W....
>
> Bob Welsh
>
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> > I just got this today.
> >
> > We ought to assist in finding these precious objects a new home.
> >
> > Stoney
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> > Date: 9 Oct 2004 21:41:12 -0000
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> > There is 1 message in this issue.
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> > Topics in this digest:
> >
> >        1. Two PRR passenger cars up for grabs
> >             From: "Alexander D. Mitchell IV" <lner4472 at bcpl.net>
> >
> >
> > ________________________________________________________________________
> > ________________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Message: 1
> >     Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2004 14:47:02 -0400
> >     From: "Alexander D. Mitchell IV" <lner4472 at bcpl.net>
> > Subject: Two PRR passenger cars up for grabs
> >
> >
> > News from Railway Preservation News (www.rypn.org):
> >
> > De-accessioned Collection Items Available
> >
> > The Ohio Railway Museum (ORM)  [www.ohiorailwaymuseum.com] of
Worthington,
> Ohio
> > recently completed a new strategic plan for the museum. This plan
included
> the
> > adoption of a mission focusing on the Museum's noted collection of
> traction
> > equipment. The plan included the evaluation and de-accessioning of part
of
> the
> > collection. As a result, the following items are available to other
> organizations.
> >
> > Railroad Equipment
> > Norfolk and Western 4-6-2 Steam Locomotive, #587, Alco, Richmond, 1910.
> > Complete, fair condition. Last operated 1978
> >
> > Erie (NYS&W) Gas-Electric, #5012,  EMC. Complete, poor condition. Last
> operated
> > 1980's
> >
> > ****Pennsylvania RR Pullman Compartment Car, Times Square (Broadway
> Limited)
> > 1925.Complete, poor condition.****
> >
> > Norfolk and Western Combine, #1511, Bethlehem, 1918, Complete, very poor
> condition.
> >
> > ****Pennsylvania RR Division Superintendent Business Car [Series Z-62],
> 7530,
> > Williamsport, Altoona, 1928. Complete, poor condition.****
> >
> > Refrigerator Cars (several), Various builders, 1930-40's, used for
> storage. Fair
> > condition.
> >
> > Ballast Car, air operated.Complete, good condition.
> >
> > Traction Equipment:
> > Chicago and North Shore Interurban Coach, #154, Brill, 1915. Complete,
> poor
> > condition. Last operated 1980's.
> >
> > (2) Chicago Elevated Cars, 4000 series, Cincinnati 1924.
> > Both complete. #4449 in poor condition, #4441 in very poor condition.
Last
> > operated 1990's.
> >
> > Toronto Street Railways, C-2, Brownhoist Crane, 1920's mounted on flat
> car.Very
> > poor condition. Last operated 1990's.
> >
> > Other
> > Bantam Crane, rubber tires, currently not operating and down rated. Can
be
> > converted to High Rail. Complete, good condition.
> >
> > To efficiently manage the distribution of the de-accessed items, the
> museum has
> > developed a proposal process. Those interested in obtaining de-accessed
> items
> > must use the following proposal. This information will be used by the
Ohio
> > Railway Museum to decide disbursement. Please fill out all the
information
> as
> > completely as possible.
> > Proposal Guidelines
> > General Information
> > Organization Name: ___________________________________
> > Address: ____________________________________________
> > City: ______________________ State: _________ Zip: _______
> > Phone: _______________________________
> > Fax: ________________________________
> > E-mail: ________________________________
> > Contact person: __________________________
> >
> > Provide a detailed narrative addressing the following items:
> > > Items on the list you are interested in obtaining.
> > > What are your plans/intended use of the item and how will this augment
> your collection.
> > > What you will offer the Ohio Railway Museum for the piece.
> > > Timeline for acquisition and removal from the ORM.
> > > How will the item be moved?
> > > Does your organization have a collections policy?
> > > List projects your organization has successfully completed.
> > Each proposal will require a Board resolution from your organization
> approving
> > the request.
> >
> > Terms of Acquisition
> > > All pieces are as is where is.
> > > The ORM can assist with switching cars around the museum site.
> > > The ORM cannot assist with the process of moving the items off of our
> grounds.
> > > The purchaser will need to make all arrangements for movement off the
> property.
> > Preference may go to member organizations of ARM, TRAIN, NRHS or other
> nonprofit
> > organizations. Upon agreement, the ORM may require a portion of the
terms
> to
> > hold the item.
> > Please send proposals by regular mail to:
> > The Ohio Railway Museum, Inc.
> > Collections Committee
> > P.O. Box 192
> > Radnor, Ohio 43066
> >
> > E-mail for correspondence, phone contact number or questions:
> ORMCollections at aol.com
> > Please do not call the museum. Staff are not available to assist you.
> > (ORM announcement)
> >
> > Forwarded by Alexander D. Mitchell IV
> >
> > [personal comments:  I think the Erie doodlebug would be an ideal
addition
> to
> > the RR Museum of Pa., representing both Erie passenger service and a
more
> modern
> > doodlebug.  The business car I have a little trouble with.  Our
honorable
> friend
> > and comrade Mr. Levin needs it like he needs another hole in his head;
> ditto the
> > RRer's Memorial Museum or the RR Museum of Pa.  Central Pa. NRHS in
White
> Deer,
> > near Williamsport, would have been a decent possibility before the
> collapse of
> > their bridge, landlocking their display area.  Maybe the North
> > Shore/NBER/Lycoming Valley wants to bring the real thing back home for
> their use?]
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
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