Newbury, Massachusetts
UPDATE January 2008:
Simons Wrecking Co. no. 2 is currently undergoing cosmetic restoration for display in Peabody, Massachusetts.
Simons Wrecking Co. no. 2 is a Porter 0-6-0T. She was once part of F. Nelson Blount's Steamtown collection, but was sold at some
point before Steamtown moved to Scranton, PA. Stripped down for a restoration to steam that never came, she languished for many years in
an auto salvage yard in Newbury, MA.
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A much clearer view of Simons Wrecking Co. no. 2 after the move to Peabody.
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3/4 rear view. The dome was removed for bridge clearance when the engine was trucked down from Newbury.
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Locomotive kit in 12-inch-to-the-foot scale. Note the restored and primered saddle tank in the background.
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3/4 rear view of Simons Wrecking no. 2. Note the headlight resting next to the
firebox door.
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It's difficult to get a decent front or broadside shot of the engine because of the
vegetation and some derelict truck trailers. Here's a view of her smokebox and cylinders.
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The saddle tank and cab are lying on the ground next to the engine, surrounded
by weeds.
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