The only thing I’ve seen in print on the Perry Lumber Co. is from Kline’s PA logging series. It’s got all of one page on the line, though its info on the Climax is either in error or they owned two Climaxes. Kline states Perry Lumber Co. #215 was a 30-ton Climax, and that was their only loco. However, Climax records show them getting Climax #265, which was a 25-ton Climax. The entry for #215 says “unknown.”
(http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/eastbroadtop/EKWV265/EKWV26501.jpg)
Here’s Perry Lumber Co. #265 on the East Kansas & Waterton Valley (which came off of the Tuscarora RR).
Gotta love that lettering!
(http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/eastbroadtop/EKWV265/EKWV26503.jpg)
Here’s mine so far. All of the physical changes are done, though it needs a proper coal load and weathering.
In terms of the N&SV locomotives, it would take a bit of kitbashing, but they’re doable. They ran a few 4-4-0s which could be done from Bachmann’s loco. #2 would almost work straight out of the box; #5 would need a new boiler and cab, similar to how I modified B’mann’s 2-6-0 for TRR #2. N&SV #6 would be the bugger, since it rode on 48" drivers. When I can finally source 48" drivers, I’ll let you know. On the other hand, #7 could be done from a B’mann 4-6-0 chassis, converted into a 2-6-0. It’s got a funky Belpaire firebox on it which would almost certainly be a conversation piece.
Later,
K
BTW, nice job on the Climax.
