Peterson & Wallick Speeders

 

The future New England Southern #100 in Arizona, prior to shipment to P&W.

 

 

 

Looking at the generally delapidated condition of the interior.

 

The car is up on jack stands as the rebuilding get's underway in the shop.

 

The cab has been removed and placed outside just before it was moved off site.

 

The frame was brought outside and completely stripped.

 

With the frame cleaned and new gusset plates installed to strengthen it, re assembly begins.

 

The redone engine compartment.

 

With a working rolling chassis, the P&W crew took the car out for a successful test run on a cold March day in 2005.

 

The 2nd test run to Laconia, NH with the body on was also a success

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Inside a custom made negative pressure spray booth, the car is prepped for an automotive finish.

 

The cars new color is coming through.

 

After months of keeping  the final scheme a secret,the unveiling of the New England Southern M-100 to the New England Southern owner took place July 13, 2005.

 

New England Southern President and Owner, Peter Dearness, in the red shirt looks over the car for the first time...in tribute to his railroad.

 

 

Official Builder's Photo