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Dear Gordon Hamilton,

Thanks for the corrections.
The information we sent was as it was given us by the maker of the model 
who has since passed away. Looks like I need to replace the signage on the 
train!
I have included a picture of the model as an attachment this time.

Gale E. Martin, Director
Marion County Historical Society
169 E. Church St.
Marion, OH 43302
740-387-4255
mchist2 at verizon.net

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Gordon Hamilton
   To: Gale Martin ; NW-Mailing-List at nwhs.org
   Cc: TheArrow at nwhs.org ; web_team at nwhs.org ; davis at nwhs.org ; 
wilson at nwhs.org ; hill at nwhs.org ; rolih at nwhs.org ; conger at nwhs.org ; 
davenport at nwhs.org ; gillum at nwhs.org ; hamilton at nwhs.org ; link at nwhs.org ; 
lugar at nwhs.org ; mcclure at nwhs.org ; stewart at nwhs.org ; swartz at nwhs.org
   Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:48 PM
   Subject: Re: N & WHS 2008 convention


   Gale Martin,

   I appreciated learning of the model of N&W 578, and I am sure that many 
of the attendees at the N&WHS convention in Marion in June will enjoy the 
Marion County Historical Society's exhibits.

   You should know that there was no image with your April 15 message, just 
a blank frame.  Also, you might like to know of some corrections to the 
information in your message.  The Norfolk and Western trains did not pass 
through Marion in the 1920's and early 1930's.  The N&W did not reach 
Marion until it acquired the Pennsylvania RR's Columbus - Sandusky line on 
Oct. 16, 1964.  Additionally, N&W 578 was built in 1910 by American 
Locomotive Company in Richmond, VA -- not in Roanoke, VA.  Finally, the 
demise of the steam locomotive on the N&W occurred in May 1960 rather than 
the late 1940's.  Possibly someone else can report how late N&W 578 
operated into the final years of steam.

   I hope the above information is of some help.

   Gordon Hamilton
     ----- Original Message -----
     From: Gale Martin
     To: NW-Mailing-List at nwhs.org
     Cc: TheArrow at nwhs.org ; web_team at nwhs.org ; davis at nwhs.org ; 
wilson at nwhs.org ; hill at nwhs.org ; rolih at nwhs.org ; conger at nwhs.org ; 
davenport at nwhs.org ; gillum at nwhs.org ; hamilton at nwhs.org ; link at nwhs.org ; 
lugar at nwhs.org ; mcclure at nwhs.org ; stewart at nwhs.org ; swartz at nwhs.org
     Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 1:44 PM
     Subject: N & WHS 2008 convention


     Child Hood Memories of Norfolk and Western Railway Company’s Class 
E-2, NO. 578


     In the late 1920’s and early 1930’s a Sunday afternoon’s recreation 
for Robert Miley and his father, Walter was to spend the afternoon watching 
the trains come and go in Marion Ohio. In those days they could watch them 
all from the platform of the Union Depot. The Chesapeake & Ohio, Baltimore 
& Ohio, New York Central, Pennsylvania, Erie, Norfolk & Western all passed 
through to the delight of rail fans young and old.



     As an adult, Robert mourned the passing of those beloved days with his 
father and created the model shown above in memory of happy times spent 
with his father. The model is on display at the Marion County Historical 
Society Museum, Heritage Hall and is 97 inches long and 18 inches tall. 
Robert constructed this Norfolk & Western class E-2 entirely by hand in 
1”= 1’ scale.



     The original Norfolk and Western Railway Company’s Class E-2, NO. 578 
was built in the Roanoke, Virginia shop of the American Locomotive Works. 
The engine was “shopped” many times during it’s service life and 
modernizing improvements were made. This model represents the original 
configuration plus subsequent changes. Number 578 remained in active 
service until the demise of the steam locomotive, circa the late 1940’s.

     I would like to extend an invitation to all  your members, convention 
attendees and interested parties to visit the Listen to the Rails: Marion, 
Crossroads of History exhibit at the Marion County Historical Society 
Museum, Heritage Hall  between June 5 and October 26 2008.

     I was delighted to learn that your convention will be held here in 
Marion  from June 11 to 15 2008 and it seems that this exhibit is very 
timely. We will have many displays pertaining to the Marion rail systems 
and their importance to the growth of Marion, Ohio and the USA. While you 
are here enjoying the restored depot and interlocking tower, be sure to 
check out all of the great old and new photos of trains on exhibit and our 
exhibits containing interesting antiques and artifacts pertaining to the 
many rail systems which once ran (and still do) through Marion and Marion 
County.

     The Marion County Historical Society takes great pleasure in extending 
an invitation to your organization to visit us, enjoy the exhibit and the 
gift shop with many Marion and train related items available for purchase.

     Gale E. Martin, Director
     Marion County Historical Society
     169 E. Church St.
     Marion, OH 43302
     740-387-4255
     mchist2 at verizon.net


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