(erielack) Re: EL List Daily V3 #889

[Orrvillerailroad_@_aol.com]

About the DL&W train ----------
I grew up in Oswego, NY, age 0-15 years. In my collection of photos, I have a 
photo of a DL&W camelback, lettered for the Oswego & Syracuse. I did not take 
the photo, but I believe the Lackawanna created (modified) an engine for a 
centennial or sesquicentennial celebration in Oswego. My grandparents and 
cousin were in the parade. I estimate the year to be early 40's. I started 
photographing in Oswego when I was 12, (1944). I know the NYO&W was still 
operating. The NYC ran through from Rochester to Paulaski (thereabouts), 
where it joined the Syracuse - Montreal line. The NYC also ran from Syracuse 
to Oswego, but on the East side of the Oswego River. The DL&W ran on the West 
side. The NYO&W turned toward Oswego at Central Square, where the Central NY 
chapter of the NRHS maintains the depot and a small collection.

Don't know if this helps or not, but you may find it interesting.
Richard Jacobs  ELHS #1707

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