I know this thread is focused on the bigger cranes but how many museums still have Fairmont cranes in service. The WW&F has a Fairmont crane that was modified to two foot gauge and is used frequently in mow service.

And it's a pretty good bet no other museum crane is known as "Ichabod."

G. W.,

You loose! Many years ago at Snoqualmie, WA we had a Bucyrus steam shovel converted to a crane that was called "Ichabod". Since the name Ichabod Crane has been in literature for almost 200 years I am sure more than two cranes have had that name.

Mark I would like to hear more of your stories. I realize that this is not the right thread. Maybe your could start another thread about the jobs a crane can do on the railroad.
Mark Thanks for the information you gave me in the past.

Happy to be proven wrong. We had a lot of fun trying to come up with an appropriate name for the Fairmont crane. As a retired English teacher, I am well-acquainted with the legendary Mr. Crane.

And, I'd not think that "loose" is a fitting description of GWL. I've always found him rational, practical and reliable.

dave

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