Scrap Metal Value of N&W Big Steam

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I am sure many of us lament so few N&W steam locomotives were saved from
the scrapper’s torch. Though, from what I have read, there was quite a bit
of effort to save more. The "Lost Engines of Roanoke" come to mind.
However, business is business and if the powers at be decided it was better
for the bottom line to sell them for scrap value it is hard to argue ... to
a point.


In all my reading over the years I have found quite a bit of detail of when
and where various locos were sold for scrap, including dates of disposition
and names of the acquiring business.


However, I never recall any discussion on the scrap value of any N&W
locomotive. Maybe I have over looked such info; but, nothing comes to mind.
Of course, time and place and who was buying would make the value vary. I
wonder what was the “typical” scrap value of say an A, J, Y, K or even a Z?
I am especially interested in the activity of the late 1950’s to early 60’s
when most of the scrapping was occurring.


Any insight is appreciated.


Thanks!


Kevin Byrd

Chesterfield, VA
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