Hicksville, NY John Bull

Stephen Hussar · **Posted:** Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:46 pm

I don't recall seeing or hearing anything about this. According to the Chamber of Commerce this home-built reproduction was dedicated in May of last year.

http://www.trainsarefun.com/johnbulleng ... engine.htm

Schuylkill Valley · **Posted:** Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:24 pm

That's cool looking.

Len.

Richard Glueck · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:31 pm

My understanding is that the locomotive is a replica made by a retired man who decided to build it in his shop. It is mostly constructed of plywood, and while it has been painted and finished with great care, it will remain an outdoor display, and not under cover. This doesn't bode well for so much effort and investment.

Schuylkill Valley · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:10 pm

Dose it operate at all?

Len.

EDM · **Posted:** Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:58 am

An operating plywood steam locomotive? This one I gotta see- Might be a new method for fixing 148's boiler and firebox issues.

EDM
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