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OLD TIME TRAINS was formed in May 1967 by R.L.Kennedy as successor to RAILFANS UNLIMITED. At this time a new direction was taken, whereas previously steam excursions were the main ![]() PRR
4666, a Brill (model 660) Doodlebug, was the first preservation and restoration
project undertaken. (It had a Hamilton 425HP diesel with a small Hercules
auxiliary diesel, and could haul trailers at high speed on the Pennsy.) NH&I 4666 Hart Mills, Pa 6/72 Richard Short/Kermit Geary Jr. Collection 4666 on the BR&W Ringoes, New Jersey, April 1976 Harv
Kahn Last run of PRR 4666 May 29,1962 saw the last run of PRR 4666 between Red Bank and Trenton, New Jersey. Seen here slowing to get orders from the towerman at SG (Sea Girt), then going on to the branch toward Freehold for the last time. Three photographs by Jeff Asay.
4666 then went to operate between Camden and Trenton, New Jersey until making its last run June 28, 1963 which was its final trip. It went into storage in Wilmington, Delaware. C> 405 and 501 The next project was to save another rare Brill (model 250) Doodlebug, this time former NYC M-405 long-stored on a small short line in the Gaspé area of Quebec. The Canada & Gulf Terminal was taken over by the C.N.R and, after years of waiting the chance came about to save it.
In good condition due to indoor storage, it had been re-engined by the C & GT with a 250HP Cummins diesel to replace the gas engine. The lightweight trailer had been converted from a gas-mechanical car built new for the C & GT by Ottawa Car to Brill model 75 design. Intended for a tourist train operation along the waterfront of downtown Toronto, the project was defeated by the refusal of co-operation by the C.P.R. who along with the C.N.R. provided freight switching to industries along the Toronto Harbour Commission's railway. The two car train was sold (9/76) to the Wolfborough (tourist) RR where it operated for a time. It then (1978) went to another tourist line Old Colony & Newport Ry. in Rhode Island, and later to an isolated tourist line in Arkville, New York, the Delaware & Ulster Rail Ride where it is still located.
D&URR 405 "The Red Heifer" July 1987. Steve Myers Since then, and continuing to the present, Old Time Trains has assisted in the preservation of many pieces of equipment including operating steam locomotives and historical diesels in both Canada and the United States. Finding new homes for endangered equipment remains a priority. . |
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