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This house next to the WW&F belonged to one of the founders but the now the WW&F volunteers use it. |
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WW&F's line begins right at Cross Road. |
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Here's the shop to the left and station on the right. |
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WW&F's shop. |
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2-foot gauge switch. |
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12-ton 2-foot gauge Plymouth. This little engine is mechanically similar to the EBT's M-6. |
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This 3-way stub switch in the WW&F's yard was modeled after the one in the EBT Rockhill Yard. |
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Water tank. |
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This pair of original 2-foot flatcars is used in work trains. |
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Looking north up the WW&F main line. |
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WW&F 52 is at the Sheepscott station and ready with the train. |
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Now we'll take a look in the shop. Here's the builders plate on the WW&F's Vulcan 0-4-4 #10. |
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The day before was her last day to run in 2011, so we just missed it. Maybe next time! |
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Here's the new boiler for WW&F #9. The boiler was made at the Boothbay RY Village and WW&F volunteers will complete the restoration at the WW&F shops. |
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Here's #9s new frame. |
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2-foot caboose. |
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And #9's cab and drive wheels. |
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#9's old boiler sits outside. It was too worn to continue in operation. |
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Small Brookville locomotive. |
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Handcar. |
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2-foot model T. |
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Another photo of #9 showing the tender and snow plow. I'd love to see a 2-footer plowing some snow! |
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Now it's time for our ride on the WW&F. |
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We've reached Alna Center and it's time for the Plymouth to run around the train so it can shove us the rest of the way to the North end. |
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#52 coming back down the hill around our train. |
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#52 is coupled up and ready to shove out. |
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WW&F keeps their main line looking great. The track is great and they keep the trees and brush cut way back. It looks great. |
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Here's the end of the line. |
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The coupling between the engine and cars includes a coupler and two safety chains. If the knuckle should open or break, the chains will keep us attached, which is good because 2-footers have no train air brakes. |
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#52 is northbound with the 2nd train of the day. |
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The WW&F is real nice place. I could have spent more time there if steam had been running. I hope to get back again someday when #9 is back in service. |
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