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c. 1999. |
Our first coach was
acquired directly from the Delaware & Hudson. Now numbered D&H
#34404, it was formerly used by the signal department. Currently,
we are unaware what the original number was. The D&H placed two
orders for coaches in 1916 with Barney & Smith and American Car &
Foundry. Currently awaiting restoration, we may discover its prior
identity when restoration commences. |
Joshua K. Blay |
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c. 1999. |
Coach #233
was purchased from the Bath & Hammondsport in 1998. Originally
numbered #363, it was the second car from the American Car & Foundry in
1916. After being placed in immediate service following painting,
the car was stored after a few years pending interior work. |
Joshua K. Blay |
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August 2007 |
In 2007, in depth work
began on the car. In 1941 the car was rebuilt, and air condition
was installed. This necessitated sealing up the clerestory roof
for ductwork. By the time this photo was taken, massive amounts of
metal had been removed, once exposing the high ceiling, 66 years after
conversion. The previous owners had removed all the seats,
walkover seats will be installed in half of the car. The other
half will contain a sales area for gifts and snacks while the train is
underway. |
Joshua K. Blay |
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August 2007 |
Some of the clerestory
windows remain! They will be restored and new ones will be
fabricated as time allows. |
Joshua K. Blay |
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August 2007 |
A lot of woodwork is
needed to rebuild for the curved ceiling. |
Joshua K. Blay |
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August 2007 |
An older support, in
good shape. |
Joshua K. Blay |
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August 2007 |
A closer view of a new
support. |
Joshua K. Blay |
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August 2007 |
Volunteer L. Nienart
(left) and Chief Mechanical Officer C. Lord (right) take a break from
their efforts. Note the home built between them to support the
masonite while it is secured. While in
service on the D&H, its exterior paint scheme included Pullman green and
two tone grey. It may have been painted in the World's Fair Scheme
of red, white, and green. Do you know any more information on the
car?
Please email our webmaster. |
Joshua K. Blay |
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