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Alger-Sullivan Society Honors Old 100 Train Restoration Volunteers
November 19, 2013
The Alger-Sullivan Historical Society recently held a fish supper honoring the volunteers who worked tirelessly to restore their Old 100 engine.
The steam locomotive, a Baldwin 2-6-2, was built in 1919 and purchased by the Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company in 1923, was a fixture in the town of Century from the mid-1930s until 1954 when it was retired.
There were several Alger-Sullivan members and non-members alike who gave of their time, resources and skills to accomplish what has turned into an apt memorial to the memory of the glory days of the mill, the town and its residents.
Pictured top: The crew responsible for the restoration of the Alger-Sullivan Historical Society’s Old 100 train (L-R) Jewel Warren, Margaret Collier, Jerry Fischer, Harold Warren, Bobby Warren and Jed Warren. Not pictured: T.C. Jordan. Courtesy photo. Pictured below: The Old 100 sits at the Alger-Sullivan Historical Park on Jefferson Avenue in Century. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
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6 Responses to “Alger-Sullivan Society Honors Old 100 Train Restoration Volunteers”
Mr. Simmons,
Thank you for the kind words about my Uncle Fields. He and his wife were fine folks.
I will soon make a trip up that way and see the engine he ran.
It’s ironic, after all the years of him being a Locomotive Engineer, he was hit by a train while driving his car.
A great accomplishment by great people.
Great job by even greater people.
To SHO-NUFF
Thanks for your suggestion about a roof. We are actively seeking donations for a shelter. From the get-go, something to protect the engine from the elements was in the plans. The biggest problem is money, which has been a stumbling block since 2007, when the engine first arrived back in Century.
Mr. Fields was an inspiration to many who worked on the engine – and he is remembered as the last one who operated Old 100’s throttle for Alger-Sullivan.
Hopefully the engine can eventually have a roof built over it. Static displays last much longer when kept out of the elements. It looks great and thanks to all for the hard work!
I had a Great Uncle, Burton Fields, that used to run steam locomotives for Alger.
Looks GREAT I can’t wait to see. GOOD JOB!