Lehigh Valley SW-1 #119

Jack A. Siffert · **Joined:** Mon Aug 23, 2004 5:11 pm **Posts:** 373

In the past I've spoke to a few people on here about this locomotive. I let the subject die due to fact it appeared the locomotive was going to be scraped. Well the good news is it arrived at our shop today. Scraping is no longer in it's future. I'm looking at what it's going to take to get it into operating and interchangeable condition. I'm also willing to discuse any other options except scrap. It was a nice engine to run when in service a few years ago. If I restore it to operation it will probally end up on The Lorain & West Virginia or in a short line operation. I have pictures of it today (8-3) but no way to post them here. The LV paint is showing through the ugly mill green.

bobyar2001 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:01 am

"Scraping is no longer in it's future." Sounds like just the opposite is true. Break out the broad knives..

scottychaos · **Posted:** Thu Aug 04, 2005 8:02 am

woooo!!!thats great news Jack! :)I was hoping this one could be saved!where is she now? I will update her entry on the LV survivors page!if you want, email me a few photos, and I can host and post them for you..Scotsscotsman(at)yahoo(dot)com

Walter · **Posted:** Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:13 am

Jack, I tried emailing you previously about this locomotive, but never rec'd an answer. Perhaps the messages never got through to you.Please email me at hoffmannwj@yahoo.com so we can discuss this further.Oh, BTW, does this unit have friction or roller bearings?WalterPresident, Anthracite Railroads Historical Society

scottychaos · **Posted:** Thu Feb 02, 2006 9:33 am

the pics from August..
thanks Jack! :)

Scot

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Mr. Ed · **Posted:** Thu Feb 02, 2006 11:42 am

Excellent!! Chalk another up for the good guys!

Later!
Mr. Ed