NYO&W Car #30, Warwick

Does anyone have a current status, pictures, info on this car.

I believe it is now owned by Walter Rich, of NYS&W fame, and stored in Utica. It was years ago that I got this info, so I was wondering were it is now?

NYOW 30?

http://www.nyow.org/car30.html

http://kodtrak.railfan.net/warin.htm

http://www.morscher.com/rr/1999/19991221_26.jpg

There was talk of restoration some years ago, but Mr. Rich has more pressing issues at the moment.

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When did Mr. Rich purchase it from Arcade & Attica?

And I assume it is stored inside in Utica?

The Warwick is destined to go on display at a museum that Walter Rich is funding in his home town of Franklin, NY. This museum will also feature other artifacts from Walt's extensive railroad collection.

A railroad museum in Franllin, NY???? I lived there for last 10 year, and my parents still live there, never heard anything about it. Can you supply any details, I am very interested.

I am happy to report that the restoration of this car is underway. Sorry I don't have photos or more info. Yes, Franklin, NY. Was Franklin on the Delhi or no?

Joshua

The Village of Franklin wasn't on the O&W's Delhi branch, or for that matter, any railroad. The nearest station was Merrickville on the O&W's main line. That's where Walter and his Dad would go to pick up LCL shipments for the family dairy, and that's where his attachment to the O&W had its genesis.

For example, there's a painting in Walter's office showing an O&W freight at Merrickville as a small boy and his dad wave to the engineer. A copy of the painting was used for the Rich family's 2006 Christmas card.

That's Great, Franklin could use something like that. I have to wonder were it will be, Frnklin is a pretty small town, and I can't think of anyplace big enough to put a museum, let allow Car 30. Should be interesting.

Glad to hear Car 30 is undergoing restoration.