We’re looking for information to help with restoring a Vulcan locomotive. It was built in December 1918 with builder’s plate #2886. The first owner was W.B. Callihan Construction Company in Columbus, Ohio. Then it was sold to Potomac Edison.
From the early 1990s, this Vulcan locomotive was owned by the Kenova (WV) Historical Commission and on display at its location on 23rd Street, Kenova, West Virginia. It was recently sold into private ownership and moved to Ravenna, Kentucky, for restoration to operating condition. Could you share some photos of this locomotive when it was operating, or do you have any stories about it?
We’re especially interested in obtaining information about the original Vulcan builder’s plate (#2886) and bell. Any information about their current location(s)/owner(s) is greatly appreciated.
If I remember correctly, some of the Vulcan (Wilkes-Barre) records survive at a local historical society (ISTR Kingston, Pa)
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I think that’s it. I was able to track it to an auction in Ohio. The auction company was not able to reveal who purchased it, but we’re hoping to locate the owner and see if they’re interested in selling.
I’d suggest contacting the Age of Steam Roundhouse in Sugarcreek, Ohio. They seem to have their finger on the pulse of what locomotives are where. At least they may be of help.
Good Luck, Ed
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Exciting to hear about the restoration of Vulcan #2886! Hoping more info or photos turn up, would love to see it running again someday! brain lines
I visit our local Vulcan several times a year. As an added bonus it’s ice cream adjacent 
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Would like to see them do something about the asbestos lagging though. There are spots on the sheathing where you can see it. And there’s rust that needs attention. But, considering it’s a “manufactured” attraction (many buildings were moved from other locations) to simulate a turn of the century town called “Grand Pacific Junction”, and the tenants are small specialty retail shops, I doubt a cosmetic restoration is likely to be in the budget any time soon.
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