(erielack) Re: NYS&W

["Bill K." <pontiac_@_dreamscape.com>]

There should still be 4-5 ex-LIRR coaches, a couple of ex-NS cars, that 
ex-NH diner, and a few other assorted cars still belonging to the NYS&W.  A 
couple of the cars (the former CB&Q dome obs I believe) belonged to Walter 
Rich personally.

The CNY NRHS has like three different fall excursions planned, including 
Finger Lakes trips during the Train Fair.

It should be noted that Onondaga County paid for the overhaul of the RDCs 
used in the Ontrack service, and I believe they are the actual owner of 
them.


As to the Maple Festival trips, the primary key to their continuation is the 
ultimate disposition of the railroad itself.  Those trips have been so 
successful for so long I am sure the chapter will find a way to continue 
them if whoever runs the railroad doesn't want to do it themselves; they've 
leased the NYS&W's cars in the past for trips and do so now since selling 
the 4 coaches they had, I'm sure cars from another source could be found.



Bill K.

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> In-Reply-To: <001901c7fdb8$e5195180$28a83a18_@_twcny.rr.com>
> Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:31:51 -0400
> From: "Ed Olszewski" <eolszew1_@_twcny.rr.com>
> Subject: RE: (erielack) Fan Trip On Ex DLW Syracuse Branch
>
> Todd,
>
> It is my understanding that the NYS&W passenger equipment is up for sale 
> or
> will be soon. If it goes I do not think the Maple Fest trains will 
> continue.
>
> Ed
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: toddsyr [mailto:toddsyr_@_twcny.rr.com]
> Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 4:08 AM
> To: EL Mail List
> Subject: Re: (erielack) Fan Trip On Ex DLW Syracuse Branch
>
> Bob, the CNYRHS website mentioned by Ed has a link to a PDF file with a 
> few
> more details. A pair of NYS&W "Bumble Bees" is mentioned. The direct link 
> to
> the PDF file for ordering tickets and a few more details is:
>
> http://www.cnynrhs.org/NYSWtrip.pdf
>
> Ed, I sure hope passenger trips do continue on the branch. It would be a
> shame to see them come to a halt. Do you know if the annual Maple Festival
> trips would also cease? I was fortunate enough to take that ride under 
> steam
> power several years back. That was cool!
>
> Todd K. Stearns
>
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> Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:49:59 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Ken Clark <portlandturn_@_yahoo.com>
> Subject: (erielack) Excursions on the DL&W Syracuse Branch
>
> At the risk of going off topic, what equipment does the NYS&W still own 
> other than Walter Rich's business car?  I though they sold everything to 
> the NYS&WT&HS?
>
> Ken
>
> Todd,
>
> It is my understanding that the NYS&W passenger equipment is up for
> sale or
> will be soon. If it goes I do not think the Maple Fest trains will
> continue.
>
> Ed
>


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