The Akron, Canton & Youngstown Railroad ran from Delphos, Ohio to Canton, Ohio. While a small Class 1 line, it interchanged with several larger Class 1's as it crossed the state. It was eventually merged into Norfolk & Western, but retained its identity until its abandonment.
When I moved to Delphos over 30 years ago, there were still remnants of the AC&Y, as well as the Nickel Plate, that existed in town. While I never had the opportunity to see an AC&Y FM in action, I did see one parked along Washington street when I was a child passing through town.
When Lionel offered the Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 in AC&Y paint I had to have one. Here is a short video of AC&Y H16-44 #202 going about its daily chores, spotting a NP boxcar at a warehouse.
Happy New Year, everyone!
Tom
