Departments

Mechanical Department

Directors: Martin Den Bleyker & K. B. Griggs

Web Host

 Martin Den Bleyker

The Mechanical Department is responsible for the restoration and maintenance of the Society's historic railroad equipment.

The members of the Mechanical Department form the core group of dedicated members who are the driving force behind the Society.

 

Steam  Program

Chief Mechanical Officer-Steam

Gary  Matthews

Managing Trustee

Dave Hutsabaut

The NYSWTHS owns Steam Locomotive #142   No. 142 which  was built in the Peoples Republic of China in 1988 by the TangShan Locomotive Works. TangShan is the last place in the world still producing new steam engines. The locomotive resembles trains from an era long ago.

Operations Department

Martin DenBleykler , Safety Instructor & Crew trainer

The NYS&W T&HS operations department is responsible for the planning and operation of the societies many trips thought the year.