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Re: (erielack) Trains articles on Lackawanna.

Hi Steve,

Virginia Blue Ridge Ry. No. 7 was a sister to MCCRR 4039 but was built by 
Lima Hamilton instead of American Locomotive Co.. The Army split the 
production between the two builders. VBR 5(MCCRR 4039), 8(C&CV 2, US Army 
4038) and 9(NH&I 9) were all built by American Locomotive Co. I beleive No. 
was U S Army 4042 if I remember correctly. After its carreeer ended on the 
VBR it and No. 9 were sold to the New Hope & Ivyland RR. No. 9 operated there 
for several years but I do not recall seeing No. 7 run. It was scrapped in 
the mid-1970's and some parts were acquired by the Morris County Central for 
spares for 4039.

Al Holleuffer

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