Everett Railroad 11 The Roaring Spring Local

In early November of 2021, Historic Transport Preservation held a pair of rail photo charters in Pennsylvania, showcasing the way it was during the golden age of steam powered shortline railroads in America. Led by railfan and photographer John Craft, the charters captured the feeling of the early 20th century flawlessly with historic consists, period actors and quaint scenes, reminiscent of those once common in a simpler time that has since faded into history. . . The first day took place at the Everett Railroad, with the railroad’s 2-6-0 #11 pulling a small mixed train typical of the “locals” that were once a regular sight on many railroads across the country. Leading the consist was an ex-Pennsylvania Railroad boxcar that had recently been refurbished by the Everett’s crews. In addition, #11 was fitted with a larger headlight, one that more closely resembled the one she wore in freight and passenger service on the Bath u0026 Hammondsport Railroad in upstate New York, along with other minor modifications to the tender. Operations were based out of the historic former Pennsylvania Railroad depot in Roaring Spring, PA and the weather was flawless with blue skies and lots of sun! A wide variety of actors helped to liven the scenes from railroaders, to fishermen, to even baseball players! Vintage automobiles were seen pacing alongside #11 and her train, making for timeless images. A fun day was had by all and the charters were ones not to be forgotten by a great crew of participants! . . #11 was built by ALCO’s Cooke Works in 1920 and was originally set for export to Cuba, where she would be used in the sugar cane fields that dot the country’s rural areas. With fluctuations in world sugar markets decreasing on an international scale after the First World War, the demand for locomotives decreased as well and #11 was instead sold to Rhode Island’s Narragansett Pier Railroad in 1923, serving the tiny railroad for over a decade. In 1937, she was sold to the Bath u0026 Hammondsport Railroad in southern New York, otherwise known as “The Champagne Trail” since it served the many wine producers of the region. Retired from the Bu0026H in 1949, #11 sat in storage until she was purchased by Dr. Stanley A. Groman in 1955 for use at his “Rail City” museum on the shores of Lake Ontario. Following the closure of “Rail City