Buffalo Creek 43 moved to Hamburg, NY

Anyone know why the HH660 (BCK#43) is now located at the old Erie station in Hamburg?

-B in B

Why not?

Here's the loco and the current history

http://www.trainweb.org/wnyrhs/bc43Frame1Source1.htm

Probably better security than in North Collins...

It's a shame that this loco was in running condition before being given to the WNYRHS. I've seen it some time ago...it'll never run again.

Dave Becker

It is my understanding that the copper wiring was stolen from this engine while it was stored in Collins. I am not positive about that. Perhaps a WNYRHS member can comment.

Hi Guys! I was waiting for someone to notice that BC#43 is in Hamburg before I posted anything. I had it moved so I could get more people involved in its restoration. Since it is just me and one other guy working on for the last five years, progress has been slow. Pat C. has been a huge help with all the technical details and my go to guy when I need a name and I couldn't have got it all put back together with out the help of Winters Rigging in North Collins. It would have moved in 2007 but the FRA flagged me on high flanges. On the week of Nov 9th I got the wheels cut and the BSOR moved it on the 25th. Now I have electricity, a restroom and more tools down the tracks. Dave, why are you so quick to rush to judgement? I didn't take it all apart to ship it here but I did get all the pieces and parts of the trucks put back together and they work. If you have 14 - 8volt batteries, I'll get the prime mover up and running a lot sooner. NOTHING was ever cut off or stolen from the locomotive. I'll have all the windows replaced soon and then paint as weather allows. The MacIntosh & Seymore turns over with a bar so I'm sure it will fire up when I get some juice. Below are some links of the most recent work. I'm adding a big update to our website on the restoration so far.

It aggrevates me when someone see's one spot of rust, all of New York has to hear about it. But after I finished painting PRR #4483 again in July, only Adam said how good it looked.

Below are the YouTube video links I took of the most recent activity. Sincerely, Scott H.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YC2hGxEyfU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nsJdbsfYw8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmjqL_bySB8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKXfnAQsg5U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xadLfC5CjLI

You tell 'em Scott!

Nice progress by the way. I hope you took photos of the trucks coming back together.

Well done Scott. Keep the faith.

RS

Do you have an estimate on how much the replacement batteries will cost?

Hello MP366! Over the summer I recieved a quote from an Exide Dealer out of state for 8v-12L Series and they were $878.00 each x 14 = $12,292.00. I'm hoping I can find good used ones maybe from Amtrak unless someone can suggest other sources. Thanks!

Sincerely, Scott

My concerns with this locomotive are many, in fact. Simple searches around and about can verify my previous and current thoughts.

I have personally seen the locomotive up close and seen the damage that has been done to it. The locomotive was in good condition at the start of its WNYRHS tenure. It is certainly not now. Has it actually been turned over with a bar? With the stack uncapped for so long, I doubt it.

This is not a spot of rust. This is an historically significant locomotive gotten cheaply that has largely been wasted. I hope it will start. I hope it will run...even in revenue service. After seeing the interior door open for months with evidence of vandalism around and about, I'll believe it when I see it.

Dave Becker

14 batterys? Ever loco I have seen has 8 from what I recall.

Does the WNYRHS have a plan for this unit? Or should I say a purpose? It will be fantastic to see this beast up and running, but what exactly will it be running for?

Nova55 wrote:14 batterys? Ever loco I have seen has 8 from what I recall.

112 Volt System. This is ancient technology.

Most locos have a 64 or 72 volt system. Though there are those with 32 volt electrical systems. The HHs are odd in their 112 volt spec but they are also some of the oldest diesels around.