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| Author: | Lehigh<>George [ Fri Jul 29, 2005 9:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | How about a Lehigh & New England Historical Society? |
The Lehigh & New England Railroad is one of the least recognized fallen flags here in the northeast. There isn't much left like other railroads such as the Reading and the Central Railroad of New Jersey which survived up unitl the 1976 merger into Conrail. We as railfans have an obligation to save what is left of this wonderful railroad and preserve it for tomorrow's generations of railfans. There should be a Lehigh & New England Historical Society. There is still some pieces that survive from this railroad that I beleive should be preserved such as the L&NE S2 #611 and the existing line between Landsford and Tamaqua, PA. There are also tons of pictures out there that could be archived as well as all the history that goes behind it. This is a wonderful idea and I would like to aid in the formation of such a Historical Society, but how do we go about doing it? Are there enough people out there who are willing to join? Is this a bad idea? Thanks! Lehigh<>George LGSRy. Mascot |
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| Author: | Ted Miles [ Fri Jul 29, 2005 10:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How about a Lehigh & New England Historical Society? |
Starting a 501c (3) historical Society is fairly simple. finding real property like an old station, rolling stock or other equipment starts getting into some serious money.If you start simple with a quarterly newsletter and work up from there, it would be a good thing.I believe the licks section of this site should be able to provide you with a list of railroad historical societies. There are sure a ot of them out there!Ted Miles |
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| Author: | rev66vette [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How about a Lehigh & New England Historical Society? |
I agree entirely that there are a lot of groups out there. The fact that there are so many, some of which literally feed off each other, has been discussed here on many occasions. As for the L&NE, the Anthracite Railroads Historical Society has done much in the past to cover the doings of this railroad, as have many other groups relative to the NJ/PA/NY area. If you are only looking to "assist", I feel you may be in for an extended wait. If you're willing to pick up the ball and run, with it, well, that's another story and I'm sure there are many here that will jump on board and join. |
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| Author: | eldiner [ Mon Aug 01, 2005 6:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How about a Lehigh & New England Historical Society? |
The New Jersey Midland Railroad Historical Society "officially" covers the Lehigh & New England as part of its mission. There have been a number of very good articles on the L&NE in its publication, the Midlander Trainsheet, over the years.http://njmidland.railfan.net |
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| Author: | superheater [ Tue Feb 10, 2015 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How about a Lehigh & New England Historical Society? |
https://www.facebook.com/lne611 |
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| Author: | steamtown observer [ Wed Feb 11, 2015 10:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How about a Lehigh & New England Historical Society? |
While we are on the topic of the L&NE, does anyone know the current status of business car 100? It was removed a number of years ago from the restaurant in Strafford, PA and was supposedly going "somewhere" to be restored. Is it still in existence? Did any restoration happen? The 611 and the 100 ending up in the same place would be nice. |
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| Author: | robertjohndavis [ Wed Feb 11, 2015 12:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How about a Lehigh & New England Historical Society? |
I don't have my list handy, but off the top of my head the LNE survivors include (but are not limited to): S-2 #611 Emporia, IN - RYPN thread at http://www.rypn.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=31036 0-6-0 #207 Union, IL Business car #100 Windber, PA 5 steel cabooses scattered around the northeast At least 4 wood bobber cabooses At least 6 wood cabooses in PA, MA and NH Gondolas in Kempton, PA and Essex, CT 2 bay hopper Strasburg, PA Covered hopper Thendara, NY Boxcar body New Hope, PA Tunnel car frame Strasburg, PA I am likely forgetting a couple of bits and pieces. Dont forget rumors of RS-2s in Mexico and Bikini Bottom. ;-) Rob |
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| Author: | steamfinder [ Wed Feb 11, 2015 12:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How about a Lehigh & New England Historical Society? |
The second LN&E gondola at Kempton was moved to the Allentown and Auburn near Kutztown. They plan on running it again. |
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| Author: | fairmontdave [ Thu Feb 12, 2015 8:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How about a Lehigh & New England Historical Society? |
I live just outside of Windber in Adams Township/Elton area, and I do not know of any LNE #100 business car there. Unless it is stored in the old Berwind-White car shop complex owned by Ed Metka. I've stopped by there a couple of times, but the place is always deserted. There was a Bethlehem Mines SW that sat down by the Thomas Feed Mill/Agway building, it was cut up the summer of 2013, I think along with a green hi-cube boxcar, by Metka, I've been told. Not much rail activity in Windber other than the occasional NS coal train to Rosebud Mine or PBS Coal. Even the Miner's Heritage Center closed up last year and gave all their stuff to the Quecreek Mine Disaster museum. |
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| Author: | robertjohndavis [ Thu Feb 12, 2015 9:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How about a Lehigh & New England Historical Society? |
fairmontdave wrote: I live just outside of Windber in Adams Township/Elton area, and I do not know of any LNE #100 business car there. Unless it is stored in the old Berwind-White car shop complex owned by Ed Metka. I've stopped by there a couple of times, but the place is always deserted. There was a Bethlehem Mines SW that sat down by the Thomas Feed Mill/Agway building, it was cut up the summer of 2013, I think along with a green hi-cube boxcar, by Metka, I've been told. Not much rail activity in Windber other than the occasional NS coal train to Rosebud Mine or PBS Coal. Even the Miner's Heritage Center closed up last year and gave all their stuff to the Quecreek Mine Disaster museum. #100 was added to Mr. Metka's collection many years ago. |
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| Author: | fairmontdave [ Thu Feb 12, 2015 1:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How about a Lehigh & New England Historical Society? |
What is left in the old Berwind -White shop? Any of the original equipment? |
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