It is a really interesting video clip.... Thanks for digging it up!
Some (random) thoughts about this:
> I can see where having a tender on such an engine would add to its 'cute-ness' factor, and appeal to the general populace, but I think that this somewhat takes away from what the engine was, and should be: a tank engine. It seems that, without the tank, the boiler has a 'too skinny' (or emaciated) look to it. So, while I am glad that the engine is, in fact, still operating, for my book, I would prefer the original Porter 'tank' look....
> Glenn's earlier suggestion comes to mind about 're-gauging' one of these to 2' ga. Seems as though, if the WW&F could find one that is still just 'on display', buy it and re-gauge it, this could be a nice addition to the roster. True, it would in no way be a bona-fide (historic) 'WW&F' engine, but it could possibly be listed as a (long-term) 'visitor'.... I think with the tank intact, it could be a really great little 'work train' locomotive, as it might have very good tractive effort, with the weight of the tank / water directly over the small drivers ...
Oh well, just musings...
Jim
