From the January, 1915 issue of Erie Railroad Magazine:
W.F. Almy, engineer, Allegany Division, successfully operated an engine for a total of 25,000 miles without any mechanical failure.

From the February, 1921 issue of Erie Railroad Magazine:
W.F. Amey, engineer of train 3, December 2 (1920), received recognition for the efficient manner in which he handled his engine (2546) after two grates dropped on the engine between Hornell and WA Tower.

From the March, 1925 issue of Erie Railroad Magazine:
A remarkable showing was made by engine 2529, Engineers O.E. Langworthy and W.F. Almy, running between Hornell and Jamestown during 1924, making an average mileage of 7,192 miles per month without an engine failure. This is a K-1 engine regularly assigned to Trains 1000 and 1001, and doubles the division every day. The engine is maintained at Hornell. This is one example of the remarkable showing that this class engine has made on the Erie system, and it is appreciated by all concerned. This engine was on its run practically every day except when in or having its boiler washed, which is necessary on account of federal laws. This fine showing is due to close inspection by shop forces as well as engineers.

From the March, 1930 issue of Erie Railroad Magazine:
Willis F. Almy, 71, of Hornell, in Erie service as an engineer for 43 years, died January 7 (1930), after a long illness. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, the Erie Railroad Veterans Association, Evening Star Lodge No. 44, F&AM, and the Southside Baptist Church. He is survived by his widow; two sons and two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle A. Montgomery of Salamanca, Arthur W. Almy and Mrs. Carl Whitman of Hornell, and J. Walter Almy of Jersey City; also by eight grandchildren, and two brothers, Elmer L. and Frank of Hornell.