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March 17, 2000:
Well the
boys in the paint shops are close to finishing the first NY&W leased
coal hopper from the NYC. Of course the NY Central gang figured "Let's
see how the Irish rookies over at the NY&W shops stencil this outside
ribbed beast! Especially on Patty's Day. They should screw it up good!"
March 20, 2000:
Well as you can imagine, the boss had to
step in and finish the job as the first side shows evidence of the
Holiday festivities. 17 (yipes) separate pieces per side later, we just
finished with the Micro-Sol. Next time, management plans on a welded box
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March 27, 2000:
An AMB laserkit
shed. Notched parts, clean as a whistle (they fall out), extra material
for other projects with the glue backing, neat! Tools needed, straight
edge, razor blade, nail file, white glue, and paint. |
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April 4, 2000:
After numerous
complaints from the shop steward down in the MOW shop area; the
following structure was newly completed; adding to the comfort of all
concerned. Any additional decorating ideas come to mind? |
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April 21, 2000:
As part of the
ongoing modernization of the NY&W, a recently arrived crated load of
heavy machinery has arrived from up North; via the NYC. The left crate
is an AMB laser kit and the right an older style block and stripwood
model.
The problem here is I hope the road crews didn't move this load without
any chocks and strapping in place or head's are gonna roll.
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May 1, 2000:
Finally, the first of
the leased 2-8-0 ex-NYC Consolidations are re-lettered NY&W and are in
revenue service. Here's a picture of #1147 already showing its age with
road grime and scaling. |
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May 10, 2000:
Here's another load of
lumber from Brinkmoeller Wood Products, Mechanicsville, Upstate NY
headed east for Bailey's Lumber Mill in Patchogue, NY via the LIRR. At
least this time they nailed and banded this load properly. |
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June 21, 2000:
This New York &
Western boxcar recently returned, via the NYC 's PA&DB subdivision,
seems to have traveled many a hard mile.
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June 23, 2000:
As the April 21
shipment of heavy machinery arrived in damaged condition; this time the
supervisor made sure the boys loaded at right. |
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August 18, 2000:
Finally, the leased NYC
scale test car has arrived. An 80,000 lb beauty. The shop boys at the
NYC had it a extra few days to stencil on the DO NOT HUMP. We don't have
hump facilities on the NY&W; <G> |
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April 1, 2001:
Here are a
pair of Alco growlers; LI #201 & #209 C420's in prototypical LIRR paint
and numbers.
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April 5, 2001:
Accurail's
Outside Braced LIRR #4050 boxcar makes a nice prototype addition.
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April 19,
2001:
Ex-CNW LI #4118 Ore Jenny (MDC)
now serving time hauling East River Tunnel project bedrock rock blast
nitely out to Prima Rock in Holtsville, NY. |
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September 11,
2001:
A few of the local trucks
spotted along the way: |
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KW 1952 Cabover |
Ex-US Army 2 1/2 ton
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Ex-REA Flatbed |
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September 27,
2001:
Ex-UP Plymouth Switcher
NY&W #35 all dressed up and ready to go! USRA safety glass, MU hoses,
radio, new Leslie horn and bell, with white safety zebra stripes and
handrails complete the upgrade. Seen here on the NY&W diesel MOW rack.
Operation: 1.3mph, not bad for a 40 year old beast. |
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October 15,
2001:
Seems Jake, the switchman,
has a tight squeeze between the NYC boxcar and the ole narrow guage
passenger platform over at Hobo Junction. |
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November 21, 2001:
Rosenwach Tank Co. wooden scratchbuilt
water tank ready for use. For more details on how they work, click on
the diagram. |
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December 5, 2001:
Week's Coal & Wood, Patchogue, NY has just
moved into their new office building. The 600 sq.ft. lease was very
reasonable! |
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December 15, 2001:
VJ Auto Body, Islip, NY finally received
the new 1952 bullnose KW wrecker. |
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December 26, 2001:
Colonial Garrison House:
"The origins
of the colonial garrison home can be traced back to England. Originally
this style of house was called a two-story English overhang - because
the second story "hangs out" over the first. Versions of this type of
house in America date back to the days of the thirteen colonies. This
style of house is still commonly built today. These houses can be found
in several areas of the country but are generally more common in the
Northeastern United States" Kit from Bollinger Edgerly Scale Trains:
http://www.besttrains.com/ |
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January 7, 2002:
Ex-Ma's Place:
The origin of Ma's Place is perhaps a small
goods store, tavern, or even an early coffee shop located across from
the railroad yard over in Patchogue, NY. A few renovations have occurred
in the last 100 years including a new addition with basement,
replacement porch, roof and windows, and the tearing down of the old
living quarters to the right of the office/store. |
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January 10, 2002:
MOW Storage Shed:
Not quite complete, as the stove needs
installation, this retired wood sheathed boxcar gets "a new lease on
life" as a MOW storage shed. Perhaps the last time you'll see this area
as neat! |
Here's the full size HO plan
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March 23, 2002:
TiO2 Tank Car:
New Jersey Zinc Titanium Oxide car perhaps
on its way to Sherman Williams Paint. TiO2 is a major component in white
pigment. |
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March 23, 2002: NY&W S1 Outshopped:
Alco S1 #582 fresh from the paint shops after delivery from the parent
NYC Selkirk yard. |
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May 25, 2002: LIRR S1 # 423:
Alco S1 #423 working the Plywood Branch spots a boxcar on the local team
track. |
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August 26, 2002: Rahway Valley -
Aldene, NJ:
With the 100 year lease of RV facilities,
NY&W re-opens Aldene station after a 30 year hiatus.
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November 5, 2002:
Seems a
railfan has caught the MSK Railroad local peddler #40 as it arrives in
Northport. NY&W boxcar #1948 is waiting to be switched into the Connery
Comstock Plant. It is spotted near the Bear Thread Company as the
Comstock siding is full.
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MSK local arrival
Action at Comstock
Spotted at Bear Thread
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June 6, 2005:
GN 12005 is being switched
by the local. The plug sliding door combination provided a wider door
opening coupled with the structural strength of the plug door for grain
shipments for example. |
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22, 2008: NY&W
caboose #58 N5 leased from PRR. |
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