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Wanamaker, Kempton and Southern 65 is an 0-6-0ST saddle tank locomotive. It was built in 1930 by H.K. Porter of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania originally for the Safe Harbor Water and Power Corporation of Columbia, Pennsylvania.
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History
editConstruction and revenue service
editThe locomotive was constructed by H. K. Porter of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1930.[3] It was first used by the Arundel Engineering Co.[4] for the construction of the Safe Harbor Dam along the Susquehanna River at Columbia, Pennsylvania in 1930 and 1931.[5] In 1941, the locomotive was reconditioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR). Then for a period during World War II, No. 65 was used as a stationary boiler to provide steam to the Safe Harbor powerhouse.[6]
Excursion service
editIn 1970, the near-bankrupt Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern tourist railroad was reconstituted as a volunteer-run operation and began to make a profit[7] Two years later in 1972, No. 65 was acquired from the Safe Harbor Water and Power Company.[6][8]
For nearly forty years, No. 65 was the mainstay of steam-hauled tourist services on the WK&S. It ran until 2010, but is now stored, out of service.[6]
BEDT No. 15 disguise
editIn 2004, the very similar Porter saddle tank Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal No. 15 on the Strasburg Rail Road was modified into a working Thomas the Tank Engine replica.[9][10]
At the same time, No. 65 was briefly repainted as No. 15, with B.E.D.T. lettering on the tank.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Railfan & Railroad. Vol. 25. Carstens Publications. 2006. p. 12.
- ^ Kean, Randolph (1973). The Railfan's Guide to Museum & Park Displays. H. E. Cox. p. 151.
- ^ "Railroad History". Railway and Locomotive Historical Society. No. 190–191. 2004. p. 124.
- ^ "WILL BUILD POWER DAM.; Arundel Company of Baltimore Gets Safe Harbor (Pa.) Contract". The New York Times. 25 October 1929. p. 25.
- ^ Solomon (2013), p. 41.
- ^ a b c d Jeff-Z. "Locomotive #65 –Photos".
- ^ "Reading Eagle". 27 May 1975. p. 51.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ Solomon (2013), p. 40.
- ^ "S. Berliner, III's BEDT Page: BEDT #15". Archived from the original on 2013-03-16. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal - # 15". Retrieved 2024-10-29.
Sources
edit- Solomon, Brian (2013-10-07). Classic Locomotives: Steam and Diesel Power in 700 Photographs. Voyageur Press. ISBN 978-1-61058-868-3.