Scranton, PA – January 11, 2022, was a good day for Project 105. After delays caused in part by the Covid 19 pandemic the second re-cored and restored radiator was finished and ready for pick-up. I proceeded to the radiator shop where the radiator was loaded into my truck. I then drove to the Steamtown National Historic Site. Upon arrival I was assisted with the unloading and storage by a NPS employee using a forklift. The radiator was placed into our storage container for safe and secure storage until such time we are ready to install it on the locomotive.
It is anticipated that once Spring arrives along with warmer temperatures, we will be able to resume working on the locomotive. As most of the work can be done outside of the shop there should be no issues.
Project 105 appreciates the generous grant from the National Railway Historical Society, Inc. along with a grant from the Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area in Partnership with the National Park Service as well as private donations.
Norman J. Barrett
O&WRHS Project 105 Chairman