Baldwin RF-16 "Shark" D&H 1216 On the Move

That is the unfortunate truth about a segment of this hobby.  When NJT retired the final 13 GG1s they sat out un-protected for some time and were subject to theft of builders plates, horns, and general vandalism.  I agree that it is best that these gems of locomotives are safely secured out of sight and out of mind.

Being preserved inside is something that most museum pieces don't have the benefit of which I find ironic.  From the video, the locomotive seemed to roll very freely which I am guessing had something to do with being preserved indoors.

Love the sharks. Keeping them locked up also kept them safe. I imagine they will someday end up in a museum. Better than scrap metal.

@Rich Melvin posted:

I got lucky and shot these Sharks BEFORE they went to the D&H, but they were clearly headed there.

More Shark shots here.

Just as a matter of clarification: the third paragraph of the attached link (above) mentioned that the E&SL doesn't allow "visitors" or "photographers" inside their building that houses these. They must have some idea as to the interest these old relics hold, so one could think the owners might be open to some sort of scheduled "visitation". I guess that's what I meant when I posted that they are being "tight". Sure, by all means, protect them, but maybe offer a carrot to people like...us. 🙂

Mark in Oregon

@Strummer posted:

Just as a matter of clarification: the third paragraph of the attached link (above) mentioned that the E&SL doesn't allow "visitors" or "photographers" inside their building that houses these. They must have some idea as to the interest these old relics hold, so one could think the owners might be open to some sort of scheduled "visitation". I guess that's what I meant when I posted that they are being "tight". Sure, by all means, protect them, but maybe offer a carrot to people like...us. 🙂

Mark in Oregon

Sorry Mark, but the owner got so fed-up with certain types of railfans (the kind that think it is their right to trespass for their photos), many, MANY years ago, that he simply doesn't allow such "visitations".

Okay, fair enough...👍

Mark in Oregon

According to the latest Trains mag article on these, the owner has a reasonable amount of parts on hand if he ever chose to get a Shark running. I doubt he ever will though. It would be a victory for preservation if one or both of the Sharks were even to go to a museum as-is.

@GenesisFan99 posted:

According to the latest Trains mag article on these, the owner has a reasonable amount of parts on hand if he ever chose to get a Shark running. I doubt he ever will though. It would be a victory for preservation if one or both of the Sharks were even to go to a museum as-is.

I saw another video yesterday that mentioned that they do have enough parts to put at least one back together.