2023 will be a radically new year for us with operation finally getting to Riegelsville. This page has not been updated in a while due to other concerns getting us to this point. The page layout will now be presented in a somewhat different manner to show what work is in progress. Please bear with us as we build the new page
2018 saw the construction of our new shop building. There are two tracks inside and one outside the building. The building project is not quite over as it still lacks all utilities. Track 3 outside the building is partially done. Eventually, it will be extended past the south end to connect with tracks 1 and 2 at that end. Photo above shows 142 being delivered in 2019 to start the overhaul. Track 2 was not installed yet at that time.
CURRENTLY AT THE SHOP:
Designation Location Description
142 SN1 (pit) Steam loco on 15 year rebuild
146 1 North 45T shop switcher
501 SS 1 LIRR World's Fair class coach rebuilding into 1st Class
1705 1 North NJT Comet I getting conversion to snack car
2406 SS 2 Lackawanna Electric Trailer Combine
200 train set Track 3 North normal location of in-service train
Weekend work at the shop starts 8:00 am Friday-Sunday.
Days the shop is generally NOT open to volunteers are during major events and the two weekends after Polar
Note: Working conditions are subject to the rules of the railroad