PRR 4662, "Doodlebug," 1984 : Description: Extra Board. Here is a photo by Alex Mayes. It's the cover photo of the January 1985 issue of "Railpace Newsmagazine." Cover Caption: "Wilmington Chapter, NRHS, Doodlebug trip on the Octoraro Railway, seen at …

The 4662 features a modern bathroom, a 110-volt electrical system for air-conditioning and heating, a seating capacity of 60 passengers and a small baggage area. "The Bug," as she is affectionately known, is assigned to trains which offer a more intimate passenger experience and is also perfect for small charters.

The last operation Feb 22-23, on the Wilmington and Western in Delaware before suspending all operations, was the PRR Doodlebug 4662. 4662 was built by Brill in 1929 as a gas electric. Pennsy converted them to diesel electric. PRR retired her in …

PRR 4662 The Doodlebug Waits patiently to depart with the first train of the afternoon.

BTW, the car was the 4662 which was retired in 1959 and remains with us at the Wilmington and Western in Delaware. 1. First is Mount Holly, NJ. At my last visit, the passenger station was still there and the tracks end at the station. 2. The trip apparently went up to Pemberton for a stop.

Mar 10, 2025 · PRR 4662, "Doodlebug," 1984 : Description: Extra Board. Here is a photo by Alex Mayes. It's the cover photo of the January 1985 issue of "Railpace Newsmagazine." Cover Caption: "Wilmington Chapter, NRHS, Doodlebug trip on the Octoraro Railway, seen at Lincoln University Station, east of Oxford, PA."

Nov 21, 2011 · There was a story about moving railcar 4662 to the W&W in the railroad's newsletter (THE LANTERN) many years ago. The 4662 was towed from its storage site in MD to live track by, what else, a tow truck.

4662 sits on trestle. 4662 sits in rock cut. Many thanks for all the W&W employees for making this all happen! Just after sunset. All dressed up for Holiday Light train, just need some darkness now! Crew waits for departure time. First 2 trips were sold out, I hear. At the depot, "waiting for time".

3 days ago · Here's a video tour of the PRR 4666 Doodlebug at the Black River & Western. I saw last year during the 2014 TCA Convention. Pennsylvania Railroad 4666 (Doodlebug), 06-28-2014