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N&RR #907 Our first steam locomotive, a Bill Connor Beam engine, often called a "Grasshopper". This locomotive is an 0-4-0, vertical boiler/vertical cylinder It is propane fired. Boiler operating pressure is 120 psig. It is accompnaied by a gondoal style tender. We got the machine on September 26, 2007 at the Mid South fall meet Click here for more photos! |
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N&RR #704 This piece of rolling stock, is the 'heavy hauler' on our railroad, the largest locomotive we have. It was acquired new from Rail Systems in July, 2004, and is a late1940's SW7 as built by EMD. It is a real work horse, and has pulled over 4,500 pounds up grade. Manufacturer
- Rail Systems |
N&RR #202 This is a home-built mini-gondola. It is combination steel and wood car. It is a scale 21 ft long. It carries a seat and is used at the engineer's car for the SW7 locomotive. It houses the brake controls, air compressor, sound system, and more. Manufacturer
- Newell & Rocky River Railroad |
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FEC #451412 This car was purchased ready to run from Mountain Car Company. It is a bulkhead flat car that is mainly used to carry people . It can carry loads of ties and pipes. We often use this car at the end of the train for the conductor to ride on. It was picked up at Mountain Car on April 27, 2004 Manufacturer
- Mountain Car |
SOU #1966 This is a scale 40 foot long gondola, similar to the thousands that are in use on every railroad in the US. This one was purchased ready to finish from Tom Bee at the Mid-South meet in June, 2005. Tom put it on the track, and we ran it the same day. We use this car to carry younger passengers, since the higher sides keep them in the car. Manufacturer
- Tom Bee |
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LIRR #1945 This car is scale length 50 foot gondola that has been constructed to function as a riding car. It appears to be a gondola, with the center section taken out. I decided I wanted a riding car due to the benefits of using that construction, but wanted it to resemble a prototype car. Most other riding cars do not look like a normal car. It can handle 5 people riding at the same time, in safety and comfort. Manufacturer
- Newell & Rocky River Railroad |
Reading #34023 This car is a low sided gondola, 40 feet long. It is a highly detailed steel car, purchased ready to run from Mountain Car Co in September, 2006. It was built in August, 2006. It ran for the first time at Mid South's fall 2006 meet. Manufacturer
- Mountain Car |
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Newll & Rocky River #200601 This is a Moountain Car 40 foot Box Car, similar to any of the thousands that are in use in everyday service on the American Railroads. It was purchased ready to run in September 2006, Manufacturer
- Mountain Car |
B&O #234355 This car is a Tom Bee ready to finish 4 ft hopper. Grandkids enjoy riding in this one!. Manufaturer
- Tom Bee |
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N&RR #805 This electric powered locomotive is a Plum Cove "Generic Electric." It is a generic box cab locomotive, acquired in July of July 2007 from John Gilbert's :Short Handed and Understaffed Railroad in western Florida. It is set up to be MU'd with it's twin, S & U 03 The two units saw their first operation with our railroad on July 28, 2007 at Triad Live Steamers in Farmngton. This unit was originally S&U #01 Manufacturer - Plum Cove Studios |
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N&RR #206 This electric powered locomotive is a Plum Cove "Generic Electric." It is twin to N&RR #805show above. This unit was orignally S&U # 02 Manufacturer
- Plum Cove Studios |
N&RR301 This is the first of a series of new Engineer's Cars. It is a scale 32 ft combo car, often called a "Flatdola" built by Tom Bee. It is a flat car in front for locating your feet, and a gondola in back to carry materials with you. We acquired this car in Februray 2008 and first used it at Manatee Central RR as an operator's car for boxcab # 206. Manufacturer
- Tom Bee
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N&RR302 This is the seconmd of a series of new Engineer's Cars. It is a scale 32 ft combo car, often called a "Flatdola" built by Tom Bee. It is a flat car in front for locating your feet, and a gondola in back to carry materials with you. We acquired this car in May 2008 and first used it at Mid South as an operator's car for boxcab # 206. Manufacturer
- Tom Bee |
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N & W #54556 This is a Moountain Car 40 foot Box Car, similar to any of the thousands that are in use in everyday service on the American Railroads. It was acquired second hand from John Gilber's S & U Railroad as part of a purchase of all of the assets of that operation. Manufacturer
- Mountain Car |
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N&RR #101 This is bobber caboose #101. It is the first ot two planned twin cars. It was built in August 2004 from a Mountain Car kit. It is an all wooden car on a steel frame, suitable for carrying tools and supplies, or a child. Could be we have a rider in this one from time to time! Manufacturer
- Mountain Car |
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N&RR #4 This is an antique hand car that was acquired used from a railroader in Ohio.I was told that it originally ran in the 1940's and 50's at Kennywood Amusement Park in Pittsburgh PA. The person I bought if from has owned it and used it for over 20 years. It is built from steel, and has a 4-4-0 wheel arrangement. It will be renewed, repainted, and lettered. Another story I was told that this is a Doepke Rail Bird, built in the late 40's/early 50's and sold from either the Sear's or Montgomery Ward catalog. There seems to be more information online that supports that version of the car's heritage. Manufacturer
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CSX6544A This car is a 4 foot scale 32 foot flat car. It was purchased to run with the box cabs and to be easier to transport. It carries some neat loads most times. It was first operated at the FLS meets in 2009 Manufacturer
- Tom Bee
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N&RR103 This car is a 5 foot scale 40 foot flat car. It has been converted to a work caboose. The rear portion is a bobber type caboose body while the front will has a seat and foot area for a conductor to ride on. Frame Manufacturer
- Tom Bee To Be Added:
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BBX 1002 This car is a "Milk Choo Choo" assigned to the Bolt Brothers, Vaughn and Grayson. They got the idea from the Thomas the Tank books and videos. It is a real tank and car carry water or an ice and drink container load. Frame Manufacturer
- Newell and Rocky River
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BBX 1001 This car is a 4 foot scale 32 foot "budget build" assigned to the Bolt Brothers, Vaughn and Grayson. It was built to determine how to do a very low cost car. The body cost less than $15 while the frame/chassis cost les than $10. Frame Manufacturer
- Newell and Rocky River
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ACWR 201001 This car is a 4 foot scale 32 foot steel car, the first of my full steel bodies. It is identified as ACWR, the railroad that parallel's the new track that may be built in Oakboro, NC. There are more coming of this design. Body Manufacturer - Newell and Rocky River |
NS 201101 This is a 32 Ft flat car built in our shops. It has graphics for NC Maintenance of Way. It first saw service on June 11, 2011 at the Triad Live Steamer's track in Harrisburg, NC. Bulkhead ends from PSC are still to be added to this car. Manufacturer
- Newell & Rocky River Railroad |
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FCEN 201102 This is a 32 Ft flat car built in our shops. It has graphics for the Florida Central Railroad, a shortline we see often in central Florida. It first saw service in July, 2011. Manufacturer
- Newell & Rocky River Railroad |
AMT 201103 This is another of the 32 Ft flat car built in our shops. It has graphics for Amtrak. It first saw service in August, 2011. Manufacturer
- Newell & Rocky River Railroad |
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Ingersoll Rand #91 This is the replacement for the Boxcab locomotive. SInce it was started after the first car, it takes advantage of new things I have learned. It is built with a full steel frame, while the first car was built as a wood with steel support frame. It is a replica of the ALGEIR Boxcab originally built in the late 1920's. The boxcab was the first successful diesel-electric locomotive in the world, and found application on many of the railroads in the New York City area as a way to try to minimize the pollution from steam locomotive, particularly in the tunnels. This one will be electric motor powered, and carry batteries onboard to operate the motors. Each truck is fitted with two 12VDC electric motors. Manufacturer
- Newell & Rocky River Railroad |
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N&RR 01 This is our first locomotive . It was acquired used from a railroad in Michigan. It was originally built by Cannonball and is a "Little Gasser" industrial switching locomotive. It resembles a Plymouth MTD industrial locomotive. It is a simple and fun piece of equipment. We picked it up in March, 2003. It was our only source of motive power until the SW7 reached our shop in later July 2004. It is numbered Newell & Rocky River #01. This locomotive was sold to the Strawberry Gulch Railroad in Florida in Febuary, 2005. |
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LS&OC #201 This is a car we purchased from another railroad, the Lake Shannon and Ore Creek in Michigan.It is still named as bought, LS&OC #201. It came as part of the deal when we acquired the Little Gasser locomotive. It is a wood car built a number of years ago, most likely by Cannonball. We sold this car with the Gasser to the Strawberry Gulch Railroad in Florida in Febuary, 2005. |
C&O #67845. It is a flat bottomed hopper car, acquired in August 2004 in an asset exchange with another railroad, Joe's Garage. It is a full steel car, that rides quite nicely. It was originally built by Cannonball. We sold this car back to Joe's Garage Railroad in May, 2005. |
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Reading #78910. It is a twin car to C&O #67845, and acquired in the same asset exchange. It also was sold to Joe's Garage Railroad in May, 2005. |
N&RR #00 This is the first car we built. It started out as a Boxcab diesel locomotive, but due to some scaling errors, was out of the correct size range. The car was available for odd jobs for maintenance of way work as needed. Manufacturer
- Newell & Rocky River Railroad This car was moved on to Rick D.'s Moorseville, Troutman, & Southern railroad in Ocotober, 2005. |
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S & U Un-numbered This is a 36 ft flat car built by Plum Cove Studio as a "Phineas T. Phlatt". The short length of this car will make it easy to transport and handle. It was acquired second hand from John Gilber's S & U Railroad as part of a purchase of all of the assets of that operation. Manufacturer
- Plum Cove Studio This car was sold to Tom J's emerging railroad in Bludefield, Virginia in December, 2007 |
CSX # 5295 This was a kit purchased from Matt Philpott on an E-Bay auction. It is a light weight car, and built from formed sheet metal. It was formerly used as the engineer's riding car, for operating the locomtive. It is now used to carry misc freight and equipment. The car is a scale 40 feet in length. Manufacturer
- Matt Philpott - SMP Products This car was sold to Ed B's new railroad on March, 2008. |
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WSL #31202 This is a 40 ft gondola originally built by LDHOBO. We acquired this in July 2008 from S & U Railroad. Manufacturer
- LDHOBO This car was transferred to Rick's Mooresville, Troutman and Southern railroad in April 2008. |
S & U Un-numbered This is a 45ft gondola scratcubuilt by the S & U Railroad. It was acquired second hand from John Gilbert's S & U Railroad as part of a purchase of all of the assets of that operation. . Manufacturer
- John Gilbert This car was transferred to Rick's Mooresville, Troutman and Southern railroad in April 2008. |
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S & U Un-numbered This is a 45ft flat car scratcubuilt by the S & U Railroad. It was acquired second hand from John Gilbert's S & U Railroad as part of a purchase of all of the assets of that operation. . Manufacturer
- John Gilbert This car was transferred to Rick's Mooresville, Troutman and Southern railroad in April 2008. |
N&RR #102 This is a bobber caboose that was added to our roster in October, 2005. It was procured, via a third party, from the MountainView and Southern Railroad in Williamston, SC. We added it to be prepared when we add the second locomotive. It is quite detailed, but needs some repairs to some of the wooden areas. Manufacturer
- Cannonball, Ltd This car was transferred to Rick's Mooresville, Troutman and Southern railroad in April 2008. |
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UP #6544 This car was started since we had a surplus of steel. Due to a typo, we ordered some incorrect steel, and could not return it. So, with material in hand, and my son-in-law (the best welder we have) visiting for the holiday, we started building. It is complete, and a fine running car. It was the first car that was completed in our shop. When in use, this car normally trainsports 2 PT Cruisers. Manufacturer
- Newell & Rocky River Railroad This car was transferred to Monty's "Carolina & Southern" Railroad in April 2010. |
N&RR #200701 This car is scale length 36 foot gondola that has been constructed to function as a riding car. It appears to be a gondola, with the center section taken out. It is similar to LIRR #1945 shown above, but shorter in length. This car saw it's first revenue run on October 28, 2006, when ir ran at Triad Live Steamers public run day.. Manufacturer
- Newell & Rocky River Railroad This car was transferred to Mike H's emerging railroad in September 2010. |
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HCRR # 2008001 This is another in the series of riding cars that I manufacture in my shop. This is a simpler or "fasbuild" version of the car, with fewer details but the same rugged design. They have a low center of gravity and are designed for riding the public. This is my fourth riding car. Manufacturer
- Newell and Rocky River This car moved to Big Boots and Western Railroad in December, 2011.
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N&RR #200601 This car is scale length 40 foot gondola that has been constructed to function as a riding car. It appears to be a gondola, with the center section taken out. It is similar to LIRR #1945 shown above, but shorter in length. This car saw it's first revenue run on October 28, 2006, when ir ran at Triad Live Steamers public run day.. Manufacturer
- Newell & Rocky River Railroad This car was transferred to Steve's "Gold Nugget Mining & Exploration" Railroad in March, 2011. |
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