Here's one last shot of the 11
taken on Thursday December 14th. The 11 is resting beside the
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's
1916 Baldwin Consolidation #734 at Cumberland, MD. More information
on the WMSR can be found at
www.wmsr.com. Caption: Dan Myers Photo credit: Dan Pluta, WMSR.
Farewell To A Friend
by Dan Myers
Photos by Bob Groman, Dan Myers & Alan Maples
December 12, 2006 -
Middletown & New Jersey 2-6-0 Number 11 headed southwest this morning via a
special air-ride double-drop trailer. She was headed for the shops of the
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad where she will undergo a complete
restoration.
Several months ago the engine was purchased by Alan Maples
for use on The Everett Railroad in Duncansville, PA. Arrangements to move the engine have been
underway since that time. On Sunday the 10th. Alan Maples, President of
the Everett Railroad, Bob Groman of the Rail City Museum in Sandy Creek, NY,
Harold Rasmussen of the M&NJ and Dan Myers met to discuss the move.
Bob's Groman's father Dr. Stanley Groman saved the 11 in 1955 and he had a
pleasant reunion with the engine that ran at the family's Rail City museum
until the fall of 1973.
Monday morning Jim Wright, long time owner of the M&NJ, Dan
Myers and crews from The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad and The Steam
Railroading Institute in Owosso, MI converged on DG Yard and with Harold's
help moved the 11 to Genpak for loading.
We wish the people at the Everett Railroad and the Western Maryland Scenic
the best of luck in restoring the 11 and look forward to hearing of her
progress.
Photo 1 Number 11 glides over the Genung Street bridge on Monday December
11. Bob Groman photo.
Photo 2 Number 11 is eased on a special air-ride, double-drop trailer
behind the Genpak facility. Alan Maples Photo
Alan Maples, Harold Rasmussen, Bob Groman and Dan Myers meet to discussed
the engine's history, upcoming move and
hand over the number plate on behalf of the engine's owner Jim Wright. Alan
Maples photo.
(Click Each Photo To Enlarge)
Bob Groman Photos
