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Original Specifications

Manufacturer: Vulcan Iron Works Location: Wilkes Barre PA

Type: 0-4-0T (converted to 2-4-2) Original Owner: Empire Limestone

Year: August 1904 Gauge: 36" gauge

Serial Number: 536 Drive: 30", 31 Tons, 10" x 14"

The locomotive was designed for short and heavy haul only. In other words, lots of low end power for a short distance and not a lot of speed. Intended for mine & quarry work.

1904: Empire Limestone #5 at the Sherkston Ontario quarry

Interesting Note: Unknown date, the Sherkston Quarry flooded while in full operation and thus has many Quarry Machines still in place including one similar locomotives (submerged). The Quarry is now operated as The Sherkston Shores Resort and is a popular scuba diving location located off Hwy #3 about 4 miles east of Port Colborne, Ontario.

Unknown: Sold to International Nickel Company, Port Colbourne Ont, as a mine hauler, also believed it may have been used at Hollinger Mines as #909 in the Timmins Ont. area.

1965: It was sold to Stan Gorman of Oakville, Ont who converted to a 2-4-2 and changed it to look like a long distance line haul locomotive. Stan was a well known steam collector/modifier.

1968: Sold to the Minnie Thompson Museum of Stratford, Ont around 1968/69. Dave Thompson added the tender (some parts from the CNR shops in Stratford) and utilized the functional engine on a local track that was erected beside the museum as The Thompson Yundt & Thompson Railway (TY&T Railway) named after the three owners of this locomotive, Dave Thompson, Jim Yundt and Syd Thompson. Dave was well know for his steam Calliope.

1978: The City of Stratford bought the entire Minnie Thompson Museum collection from the Thompson Estate. Stratford kept only part of the collection and sold off the balance.

1986: The locomotive and other railway paraphernalia was sold to the Town of St Marys. A group of local citizens formed The St Marys & Western Railway Association with plans to utilize the abandoned CPR track uptown as a tourist train. The CPR inadvertently ripped up the track which destroyed the plans for the Railway Group which eventually disbanded. Storage was at Forman Tank & Welding Ltd. The last time the engine was under steam was in the late eighties at an anniversary celebration at the St Marys Cement Company.

1990: Sold to Bob Nothof/Robica Forman Tank Ltd who had been storing the locomotive for the Town for a number of years.

2003: A cosmetic restoration and preservation was completed at Robica Forman Tank Ltd.

2004: Wigwags with drop arms and working signals added to the display.

Future: The intended use will be for display, parades, and any other suitable community events. It is permanently mounted on railway track on a 48’ drop deck tandem semi-trailer. The semi-trailer will be hauled by a restored 1957 Mack B-61 diesel tandem tractor.

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Manufacturer:	Vulcan Iron Works	Location:	Wilkes Barre PA
Type:	0-4-0T (converted to 2-4-2)	Original Owner:	Empire Limestone
Year:	August 1904	Gauge:	36" gauge
Serial Number:	536	Drive:	30", 31 Tons, 10" x 14"

Unknown:	Sold to International Nickel Company, Port Colbourne Ont, as a mine hauler, also believed it may have been used at Hollinger Mines as #909 in the Timmins Ont. area.
1965:	It was sold to Stan Gorman of Oakville, Ont who converted to a 2-4-2 and changed it to look like a long distance line haul locomotive. Stan was a well known steam collector/modifier.
1968:	Sold to the Minnie Thompson Museum of Stratford, Ont around 1968/69. Dave Thompson added the tender (some parts from the CNR shops in Stratford) and utilized the functional engine on a local track that was erected beside the museum as The Thompson Yundt & Thompson Railway (TY&T Railway) named after the three owners of this locomotive, Dave Thompson, Jim Yundt and Syd Thompson. Dave was well know for his steam Calliope.
1978:	The City of Stratford bought the entire Minnie Thompson Museum collection from the Thompson Estate. Stratford kept only part of the collection and sold off the balance.
1986:	The locomotive and other railway paraphernalia was sold to the Town of St Marys. A group of local citizens formed The St Marys & Western Railway Association with plans to utilize the abandoned CPR track uptown as a tourist train. The CPR inadvertently ripped up the track which destroyed the plans for the Railway Group which eventually disbanded. Storage was at Forman Tank & Welding Ltd. The last time the engine was under steam was in the late eighties at an anniversary celebration at the St Marys Cement Company.
1990:	Sold to Bob Nothof/Robica Forman Tank Ltd who had been storing the locomotive for the Town for a number of years.
2003:	A cosmetic restoration and preservation was completed at Robica Forman Tank Ltd.
2004:	Wigwags with drop arms and working signals added to the display.
Future:	The intended use will be for display, parades, and any other suitable community events. It is permanently mounted on railway track on a 48’ drop deck tandem semi-trailer. The semi-trailer will be hauled by a restored 1957 Mack B-61 diesel tandem tractor.