Scrap Metal Value of N&W Big Steam

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Did all J builder's plates get moved (or originally placed as on 611-613)
under the running board on the sides of the smoke box? I've never seen a
photo that shows them there. Obviously a tight space for them to show up in
a general view of a loco.

 

John Garner, Newport VA

 

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Subject: Re: Scrap Metal Value of N&W Big Steam

 

Ken -  How times have changed!!  In 2017 a builder's plate from N&W J sells
at auction for $13,500 plus 5% buyers premium and shipping.  This is just an
interesting comparison to the $5000 for the complete locomotive in 1959.  I
am just so glad that I got to ride behind 611 several times and got a cab
ride in the 611 thanks to Robert Claytor from Roanoke to Lynchburg back in
1986!  Always take advantage of an opportunity when it presents itself.  I
rode the September 1994 trip from Cincinnati to Portsmouth and back and had
a great trip riding first class for the first time with three meals served
on board.  Three weeks later the program was killed!!  Be glad for what we
had!

 

Ron Muldowney

 

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