NYSW #142
No. 142 was built in the Peoples Republic of China in 1988 by the
TangShan Locomotive Works. TangShan is the last place in the world still
producing new steam engines. The locomotive resembles trains from an era
long ago. The engine, with tender, weighs approximately 154 tons,
including ten tons of coal and 6,000 gallons of water. The engine is
hand-fired, which means someone has to shovel coal into the firebox to
keep the fire hot enough to make steam. No. 142 is 14'6" high, 10'8"
wide, and with tender, 75'3" long.
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Jim the head ticket agent and agent John with trustee Wayne Nilsen watching over
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Joh and Jim hard at work selling tickets
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Brass bans playing Christmas music
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Trainman Chris
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Trainman Pam Stevens
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Conductor Jim stevens discusses train business with trainman Ken
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Conductors Myron, Jim and Ken
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Beverly and Gary getting ready for the crows in the Gift Car
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Snack Bar Crew
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Bob working on the sound system
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Trainman KB Griggs
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Ada and her friend Nobby
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Beverly and Gary run the gift shop
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Trainman Ken
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Conductor Myron
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Cookies and hot chocolate being served throught the train
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Gift car busy with patrons
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Trainman Doc
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The Santa Link 3000 Bob Wyatts amazing sound system
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Some guy taking a picture ( Bob and Devin in the background)
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Bob Wyatt, Santa and Bill Doran
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Trainmen KB and Pam
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Bill Doran and his crew of Chef's
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Santa
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A happy family in their PJ's
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Elves!
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Dinner after the final trip
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Santa and elves
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Ada and her friend Nobby and family
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Ken Christenson dressed up as Mr. Missletoe
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Easting dinner after the final run.
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The crew out to dinner
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