Davenport 0-4-0t at Erie Canal Village

Doug B · **Joined:** Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:43 pm **Posts:** 6

Hello, I am looking for any information as to when this engine came from the Wm. Willock collection to Frontier Town,NY (photo) and the when it went to Erie Canal Village.Thanks in advance for any information or other photos.

Chris Webster · **Joined:** Sat Aug 25, 2007 12:45 am **Posts:** 1087

This post on the Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum might be of interest:
NGDF - celebrating a 100th birthday in central New York (August 22, 2010)

Doug B · **Joined:** Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:43 pm **Posts:** 6

Good information, Thanks!
My Uncle, Art Bensen, owned and operated Frontier Town for 31 years. The first and only steam power to operate there(the Davenport was only ever on display there) was a Porter 2-4-0 that came from Willock in the mid 1950's.

alzubal · **Joined:** Sun Aug 22, 2004 9:05 am **Posts:** 118

We used to camp across the street. I can remember in the 80's there was a a locomotive sitting in the parking lot. I might have some photos of it around some place but I have no idea where they might be. If they turn up I will try to post them

Frank J. DeStefano · **Posted:** Sun Mar 20, 2016 4:14 pm

Forgive me if the topic has been covered but what is the current status of the Erie Canal Village railroad equipment? The village itself appears to have ceased operation yet remains more or less in tact.

Doug B · **Joined:** Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:43 pm **Posts:** 6

Frank J. DeStefano wrote:

Forgive me if the topic has been covered but what is the current status of the Erie Canal Village railroad equipment? The village itself appears to have ceased operation yet remains more or less in tact.

http://www.cnyhomepage.com/news/project ... al-village

This is the most recent information I can find.