Society Departments
Directors: Martin Den Bleyker Web Host Martin Den Bleyker The Mechanical Department is responsible for the restoration and maintenance of the Society's historic railroad equipment. The members of the Mechanical Department form the core group of dedicated members who are the driving force behind the Society. | Chief Mechanical Officer-Steam Gary Matthews Managing Trustee Dave Hutsabaut The NYSWTHS owns Steam Locomotive #142 No. 142 which was built in the Peoples Republic of China in 1988 by the TangShan Locomotive Works. TangShan was the last place in the world that produced new steam engines. The locomotive resembles trains from an era long ago. | Martin Den Bleyker , Safety Instructor & Crew trainer The NYS&W T&HS operations department is responsible for the planning and operation of the societies many trips thought the year. |