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Re: (erielack) Lackawanna Pocket Watch?
If you look real close at the locomotive, it's got two buffer shocks in the
front. Very European and not used in the US, at least with the steamers I'm
familiar with.
Hank
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary R. Kazin" <gkazin_@_yahoo.com>
To: <erielack_@_lists.railfan.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 9:33 AM
Subject: Re: (erielack) Lackawanna Pocket Watch?
> The engine looks like a New York Central "NIAGARA" 4-8-4 (ALCo built) to
> me. I'd be surprised if this proved to be a genuine watch of any
> railroad. Railroad watches usually came with a cover over the face to
> prevent scratching.
>
> More likely Lackawanna is the name of the company that MADE it.
> Lackawanna, NY is south of Buffalo, NY, and was served by the NYC.
>
> The auction does not represent it as a Lackawanna Railroad watch. Caveat
> emptor!
>
> --- A Samostie <quahog_@_sprint.ca> wrote:
> > Dear Group,
> >
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1674295322
> >
> > This is an auction for a pocket watch, Lackawanna is printed on the
> > face. But, the back of the case features a distinctly British (or at
> > least European) steam engine. Is this the "genuine article" as used by
> > Lackawanna crewmen, or a less-than-authentic repro?
>
> =====
> Gary R. Kazin
> DL&W Milepost R35.7
> Rockaway, New Jersey
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