RE: (erielack) Pook Valley?

["Tupaczewski, Paul R (Paul)" <paultup_@_lucent.com>]

> Yes!  This unit is a former Soo, former Mass Central.  It was 
> bought from 
> Mass Central by an individual from NJ, who came up with the 
> name for Pook 
> Valley.  He had no track, its just a name.  Locomotive was 
> delievered to the 
> CACV interchange but agreements could not made for leasing to 
> CACV.  After a 
> winter on the CACV interchange it went to PA or NJ.  Along 
> the way another 
> engine became a Pook, an Ex SP&S C424 or C425.  Individual 
> recently sold the 
> two, but only as a package deal.  M&E bought both for the 
> Century, but as 
> for keeping both the RS-1 might be sold.


The RS1 is probably one of the nicest still around (and to think it's right
across the street from where I sit right now! :)

The individual, James Hager, once published a periodical called "Railroad
Update." The Pook Valley name comes from where he lives. Not sure what his
plans were, but the M&E owns both the ex-SP&S C425 and the RS1. The cab
interior is gorgeous, with nice hardwood floors. The M&E was supposed to
keep the unit for excursion service, but apparently 3 or more interested
parties have approached them about purchasing it, from what I hear... I
really hope it stays! :)

	- Paul

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