Wilmington and Western 98 is a preserved 4-4-0 "American" type steam locomotive built in January 1909 by the American Locomotive Company's Schenectady Works for the Mississippi Central, it is now preserved and operated by the Wilmington and Western Railroad.

Engine 98 was built by the American Locomotive Company of Schenectady, NY, in January 1909 (construction #45921). She worked in passenger service on the Mississippi Central before being retired in December 1944. Paulsen Spence purchased No. 98 in 1947 for the Comite Southern, and later the Louisiana Eastern.

For over 60 years, our organization has proudly shared the rich history of the Red Clay Valley and the legacy of the railroad with you. Our volunteers and staff have dedicated their time and energy to preserving and interpreting the cultural, natural, and railroad heritage of northern Delaware for the enjoyment of the public.

The Wilmington and Western Railroad (reporting mark WWRC) is a freight and heritage railroad in northern Delaware, operating over a former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) branch line between Wilmington and Hockessin. The 10.2-mile (16.4 km) railroad operates both steam and diesel locomotives.

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Wilmington & Western Railroad Easter Bunny Trains, powered by the W&W's steam engine 98. This 4-4-0 "American" type powered trips from Greenbank Station to A...

On June 30, 2007, our Royal Blue coaches, behind a gleaming locomotive 98, triumphantly entered Hockessin, DE, for the first time in almost four years - the Wilmington & Western was reborn! Today, our railroad continues to operate regular steam- and diesel-powered tourist trains on our full 10 miles of track between Greenbank and Hockessin.

1 天前 · Locomotive 98 of the Wilmington and Western Railroad, originally built by the American Locomotive Compaany in 1909 for the Mississippi Central, is indeed being rebuilt! ... Information on the railroad and its equipment can be found on the web at www.wwrr.com. > Does anyone know how the rebuild of the > Wilmington & Western's 4-4-0 No. 98 is ...

4 天之前 · No.98 along with No.58 will be out on June 24, on public display around 11am. Both engines will NOT be steaming, but towed over to Greenbank Station by a SW-1. The engines will be a back drop, while the W&W recieves a large check from the state, to start the rebuilding efforts up to the first washed out trestle.

W&W #98 crosses Faulkland Rd. and is about to duck beneath a canopy of green along the creek. 98 backs across the Red Clay creek bridge. This was a week before the flooding-I wonder how it looks now. 98 pauses momentarily to drop off a few passengers in the woods. 98 & 58 smoke it up to great effect.