North Creek in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Engine House
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 27, 2019
1. Engine House Marker
The Engine House was built in 1944 as railroad operations at North Creek intensified during World War II. Demand for the mineral titanium had soared as the war shut off traditional sources, so the tracks were extended 30 miles north to the former iron mine in Tahawus, where the precious substance had been discovered; crews and diesel-electric locomotives were added as the train schedule grew to meet wartime demand.
With its inspection pit, the Engine House provided a well-equipped, lighted and heated workshop in which to maintain the 1,000- to 1,600-horsepower locomotives. An elevated tower stored sand, which was applied to the rails by locomotives for added traction on steep grades and during inclement weather. Two large storage tanks, east of the building, quenched the locomotives’ thirst for fuel.
Gore Mountain Ski Center built an addition to the Engine House in 1994 and installed pumps to bring water for snow making from the Hudson River to the top of Gore Mountain.
Erected by Barton Mines Company.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
Location. 43° 42.164′ N, 73° 59.324′ W. Marker is in North Creek, New York
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. North Creek Turntable (a few steps from this marker); Barton Mines (a few steps from this marker); Adirondack Railway Company (a few steps from this marker); North Creek Depot (a few steps from this marker); Theodore Roosevelt (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Theodore Roosevelt (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to North Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); North Creek Railway Station (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Creek.
Photographed By Larry Gertner
2. “North Creek and the Adirondack Railroad” - North Creek Depot Museum
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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 27, 2019
3. Engine House
The edge of the marker is seen on the raised section of railing in the foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2019, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 30, 2019, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 2. submitted on June 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on August 30, 2019, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
