One of a kind Sykes Car FOR SALE

steve torrico · **Posted:** Tue Apr 05, 2005 9:37 pm

Edwards Rail Car Co. has purchased the last Sykes car built (1928) and plans to restore it to operating condition and offer it for sale for $85,000 FOB Mount Dora, Florida. Information can be found at our website:www.edwardsrailcar.com under "equipment for sale"
http://www.edwardsrailcar.com/photos/Sale/Sykes2.jpg

Scott · **Posted:** Wed Apr 06, 2005 12:58 am

What is the origin of the term "Sykes" to describe this car?

Scott

steve torrico · **Posted:** Wed Apr 06, 2005 8:07 am

The Sykes Co. (Winthrop Harbor, Illinois) was on the doodlebug scene for a short period (1923-1928). They only sold 30 power cars and 14 trailer cars. They contracted with St. Louis Car Co. to build these units. Sykes employed a Sterling marine gas engine (225 and 245 hp).

Production of Sykes cars ended in 1928 with a motor-and-two-trailer set built for the Oklahoma City, Ada & Atoka Railway. The car we have for sale is the motor car from this set.
http://www.edwardsrailcar.com/photos/Sale/Sykes3.jpg

Trainlawyer · **Posted:** Wed Apr 06, 2005 10:31 am

steve torrico wrote:

Edwards Rail Car Co. has purchased the last Sykes car built (1928) and plans to restore it to operating condition and offer it for sale for $85,000 FOB Mount Dora, Florida. Information can be found at our website:www.edwardsrailcar.com under "equipment for sale"
http://www.edwardsrailcar.com/photos/Sale/Sykes2.jpg

Didn't the Delaware Otsego have the body of one of the New York Ontario and Western Sykes cars in the recent past? Is anyone here cognizant of its current status?