19's Last Run on the Morristown & Erie

On Sunday, Tri-State hosted a members-only excursion trip, which was No. 19's last train on the Morristown & Erie. The event was attended by 180 members and guests of Tri-State and dozens of railfans and train chasers. Before the excursion departed Whippany, President Mike Del Vecchio, Vice President Kevin Phalon, and Treasurer Richard King gave remarks before inviting donor, supporter, and chairman of Liberty Historic Railway, Bill McKelvey cut the ribbon, signifying that No. 19 was officially a part of the Tri-State collection.

Check out the gallery of photos below by Tri-State's photographer Greg Lacko:

Tri-State President Mike Del Vecchio

Morristown & Erie Vice President and COO Chuck Jensen

Tri-State Vice President Kevin Phalon

Liberty Historic Railway Chairman Bill McKelvey cuts the ceremonial ribbon

Riders in the M&E "Birken"

Guests of Tri-State in the M&E's "Alexander Hamilton"

Riders in the M&E "Passaic River"

Bill McKelvey and guests of Liberty Historic Railway in the M&E "Morris County"

Passengers disembark for the photo run by

The last M&E crew to operate No. 19

The M&E crew and the Tri-State board pose in front of No. 19 at the end of the trip.

The Tri-State mechanical team, the four prime movers behind the acquisition of No. 19: Mike Del Vecchio, Kevin Phalon, Steve Falco, and Richard King