Built in 1908, #565 is one of only two remaining steam engines rostered by the DL&W. It is the only steam locomotive at Steamtown that is on home rails. Hopes are to restore her cosmetically assuming all her parts can be found or fabricated. The history of #565 is unbelievable having tourist connections to the Black River and Western, the Morris County Central, New Hope and famed photographer, Don Ball who is responsible for getting her to Steamtown against all odds. Click Here for the in depth, epic tale.
This gallery contains photos of equipment and properties that became, were and used to be part of the Erie Lackawanna Railroad. This gallery also contains photos of equipment paying tribute to the EL or its predecessors.