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leeflan
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 Posted - 04/24/2006 : 12:42:27 PM
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As many of you know, my layout is based on the Louisville & Wadley Railroad, a 10-mile Georgia Shortline that began operations way back in 1879. One of the nice things about researching and modeling a shortline is that it's possible to document almost the entire locomotive roster. Here are some pics of the L&W roster up to the present day.
I should note that I have not been able to trace any photos or find information on L&W locos in the early years. Rumor has it that the earliest locos were 4-4-0's and 4-6-0's, but I have no actual evidence.
Here's the earliest documented L&W loco, #6, a Baldwin 4-6-0 purchased new in 1910. #6 remained in service on the L&W until 1948, when it was finally retired.
When #6 was retired in 1948, the L&W purchased Wrightsville & Tennille #41 for the princely sum of $2,768.[:-bigeyes] #41 remained in service until April 1955. When the L&W loco needed service or repair, the L&W rented locos from companion railroads Wadley Southern & Wrightsville & Tennille.
The Louisville & Wadley diselized in April 1955 with the arrival of the leased Central of Georgia switcher #37, a Baldwin DS-4-4-1000. #37 remained in service until 1964. Note, when the L&W was sold by the Central of Georgia in 1961, the L&W leased an Alco S1 from the Birmingham Southeastern. It was apparently lettered for the L&W and served until 1964.
In 1964, the L&W leased Central of Georgia #2, a 1941 EMD SW1. Since this was post CofG/Southern merger, the loco bears Southern Rwy style livery. The loco was later renumbered and lettered as Southern #1000. The loco served on the L&W until 1977.
Upon the retirement of #1000 in 1977, the L&W leased its last and current locomotive, another EMD SW1 #1004 (ex-Georgia & Florida #70). I shot this photo sometime in the early 1980's when the L&W was still serving the pulpwood yard outside of Wadley.
Finally, here's #1004 as she looks today as of a couple of months ago. Yes, she's still dressed in Southern livery, although somewhat weather worn. And she still runs and can move L&W freight cars if necessary. Not bad for a 50+year old locomotive! this photo makes for an interesting study in weathering.
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MikeC
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 04/24/2006 : 12:52:19 PM
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An interesting set of photos, Steve![:-thumbu][:-thumbu] My favorite's #6. Gotta love those 10-wheelers!
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Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm a busy man. I have a railroad to run.
Visit the Central Missouri & Southern
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leeflan
Fireman
USA
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 11:58:02 AM
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[:-bouncy][:-bouncy] WHOOPEE! [:-bouncy][:-bouncy]
As they say, all thing come to he who is patient. For years and years, I've been missing a photo of Louisville & Wadley #100, an Alco S-1 leased from the Birmingham & Southeastern from 1962 - 1964. It was the only diesel lettered for the L&W. This morning, when I checked my email at the office, there it was.
Details and photographer are unknown, but thanks to fellow CG modeler Tom Holley for sending the pic. Now I can drag that undec S-1 out of the closet of unbuilt kits and add it to my long, long list of projects.[:-banghead]
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Tabooma County Rwy
Fireman
USA
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 3:21:17 PM
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| That S-1 is a handsome loco, Steve! That being said, I still think SW-1s are the best looking switch engines - I have two on the roster of the Tabooma County Railway! |
Al Carter
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leeflan
Fireman
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 3:24:24 PM
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Originally posted by Tabooma County Rwy
That S-1 is a handsome loco, Steve! That being said, I still think SW-1s are the best looking switch engines - I have two on the roster of the Tabooma County Railway!
Can't disagree with you there, Al.[:-thumbu] I may try again to pick up an SW-1 one day, but for now I'm using an SW-9. |
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L&W Loco Roster
