December 06, 2006 09:44AM
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Folks... The discussion of whether Plymouth was, or wasn't, a "major" builder has gotten a little out of hand. We're arguing over semantics - never productive. So, I'll stipulate that Plymouth, Brookville, Davenport, Whitcomb, etc. were "major" builders of narrow-guage industrial and mine locomotives and various "critters" if that will satisfy those who belive I slighted Plymouth in an earlier post.
But, as someone who's been in the shortline railroad business for over 40 years, I must say I've never a CMO or other railroad official describe Plymouth as a "major" builder. Professional railroaders - if they even know that Plymouth is something other than an automobile - would describe the firm as a minor-league player, or as Jerry Pinkepank termed it in his authorative "Diesel Spotters Guide" -- a "miscellaneous" builder.
That should in no way offend those who own Plymouths, Brookvilles, Davenports and the like. These builders played a necessary role in our industry. As a matter of fact, a predecessor of a shortline we operate, went to Plymouth and purchased a brand new 25-ton Model JDT (c/n 6175, 3/1959). Unfortunately, the locomotive, Bath & Hammondsport D-2, was far too light for even limited use at Hammondsport. It was sold to Quaker Oats Co. in Arkron, OH and replaced by a pair of 44-tonners. The 44-tonners were in turn supplanted by a pair of ALCO S-2's that we still operate. Don't know if the little Plymouth still exists. Maybe someone who follows that that type of thing could enlighten me. I'd be interested in its final disposition.
Thanks and have a great holiday season, eveyone.
Gene Blabey
Chairman/CEO
B&H/ONCT/WNYP/LAL
And by the way, before someone again reminds me that this is a narrow-gauge site, I'll point out that the Bath & Hammondsport RR was built in 1873 as a 3-foot gauge line. It was standard-gauged in 1879.
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