Comments on: I was sitting at home one hot summer night, minding my own business (I think), and I get this phone call. The “boys” from the Leatherstocking Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society had made it to Welland from Oneonta, NY in quest of a couple of locomotives for the society’s tourist train. So, being a member, I am obliged to help out, or at least greet them upon arrival :o). And off I go down to the former Intermetco factory just off the Hwy 406 by the canal. I brought a cooler of water and some other interesting thirst quenchers. It was HOT. So, after a sequence of photos both for myself, for the lads, and the Chapter Newsletter; we got to cleaning out these neglected units. Slater Steel had purchased Atlas Specialty Steel recently and did away with the plant switchers. The two pictured are x-CN S-7 8223; now Atlas #10 and soon to be CACV 3152. Behind it is x-CN S-4 8181, now Atlas #9 and soon to be CACV 3151. CACV is Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley; the tourist road, owned by the LRHS, based out of Milford, NY. First thing we stenciled the locomotives “CACX” on account we are not a common carrier railroad, so the reporting marks have to end in the letter “X”; thus making our official interchange reporting marks CACX. Before heading Stateside, both brake systems had to be updated in order to receive a current Blue Card, as required by the FRA. On July 4th Trillium S-13 #110 fetched the units to interchange with the CP for the trip to Cooperstown Jct., NY. They were a long time getting there, but currently both these units are still operating on the railroad. Cooperstown, for the Baseball Hall of Fame, is a great place to visit, and now you know there is a train ride to be had as well. The white car pictured is mine. I actually forgot how I got in there. :o)

By: DoctaPinklaces

DoctaPinklaces — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 23:53:29 +0000

I’ve had luck in getting no tickets yet so maybe I’ll try to push it again hehe

By: awmooney

awmooney — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 23:24:51 +0000

Now, now Snake…….You KNOW I’ve been a good boy. However, would advise Docta IF something happened and he was given a ticket for trespassing, not to look me up to pay it for him.

By: snake

snake — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 22:14:18 +0000

DoctaPinklaces: FYI – Mr Mooney is wanted in several jurisdictions..so be careful when he says it’s ok to trespass ; )

By: awmooney

awmooney — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 18:41:11 +0000

Go in there on a sunny Sunday afternoon; park by the road…if anyone comes around show the camera and act innocent.:o) I went in once and so long as it was obvious I was not going to approach the equipment, I felt I would not be hassled. Two minutes, 5 pictures, and I was gone. There was no one around………..(Are there NO Trespassing signs? Don’t think so.)

By: DoctaPinklaces

DoctaPinklaces — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 18:29:24 +0000

May be junk, but it’s all junk I haven’t shot yet…is there anyway to get in there without it being deemed trespassing? lol

By: awmooney

awmooney — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 18:27:19 +0000

Yes, you are correct, Docta. A collection of junk. I forgot to mention that. Looks more like an above ground cemetery, doesn’t it? )

By: DoctaPinklaces

DoctaPinklaces — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 18:14:46 +0000

Apparently this is Trillium’s new storage yard, as there’s multiple engines here and the coaches.