What a good looking train set in 1935 or today. Would be an eye catching beauty if fully restored and a shame if it isn't. An important piece of New England rail history. Is this the only survivor of that model? Thanks, Jeff!
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While you and I would both love to hear what a Winton sounds like it is not going to happen. There are no spare parts for 201-A engines and the group that is rebuilding her has decided that it was way too expensive to rebuild the Winton and are going with a more modern diesel.
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Thanks Tom. While other somewhat similar units were built about the same time this unit was in a class by itself on the B&M. Steve, thanks for adding the info about the engine.
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Nice catch from her later years - thanks for documenting and sharing. The web site for the Flying Yankee group can be found here. I recall getting regular updates but it has fallen quiet as Jeff noted. Restoration of the Winton 201-A was planned and, like anything, is possible with the right amount of ambition and funds. Short on funds, that part of the restoration was shelved. The Flying Yankee was modeled after the Burlington Zephyr, also known as the Pioneer Zephyr which was the first diesel powered streamliner in America, though the Union Pacific lies claim to the first Streamliner in the country, the M-10000, powered by a petroleum distillate engine. The Pioneer Zephyr's introduction was delayed awaiting the more modern engine. The Pioneer Zephyr survives today and can be found inside the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry.
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A wonderful history lesson!! I was not aware of this particular train-set. Indeed, it is an important artifact! Thank you for sharing!
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A wonderful history lesson!! I was not aware of this particular train-set. Indeed, it is an important artifact! Thank you for sharing!
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I remember seeing this as a kid when visiting Edaville in the 1970's. Glad at least to hear it is still in one piece.
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I went to Edaville several times over the 40 years I lived on Cape Cod. I'm shocked I don't recall seeing this train set and that I don't have a photo of it. Does anyone know what has become of Edaville?
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