BL cosmetic restoration continues

The cosmetic portion of the Plymouth BL's restoration continues at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. Here we see one of the replica engine side cover frames along with the replica metal covers that run along the deck installed on the engine.

Starting up our Caterpillar D2 bulldozer

Startup... While the trolley was running at the New York Museum of Transportation, museum volunteer Joe Scanlon was busy prepping and starting his restored Caterpillar D2 bulldozer. Like so many older Cats, this one starts the diesel engine with a gasoline pony motor. Here we see Joe prepping the Pony motor, working to start the diesel, and then with a successful diesel start, exiting the restoration building.

Holly Jolly Trolley rides at NYMT

Out of the barn for Holly Trolley Rides... In December 2007 the New York Museum of Transportation ran "Holley Trolley Rides" in conjunction with Remelt's Evergreen Acres Christmas Tree Farm that sits adjacent to the railroad at NYMT. Here we see NYMT's Car #161 exiting the car barn in preparation for the day's runs. #161 is an ex-Philadelphia & Western 'Strafford' car and shares the car barn with sister #168.

Out on the line... #161 accelerates northbound on its way back to the Remelt's boarding area on the first run of the day. Mother Nature added a nice coat of snow for the first day's operations.