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Nickel Plate 587

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Nickel Plate 587
Posted by New Haven I-5 on Monday, November 12, 2007 2:22 PM
  I'm seeking info on the restoration progress on the Nickel Plate 2-8-2 #587! If you know any info, please post.

- Luke

Modeling the Southern Pacific in the 1960's-1980's

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Posted by orsonroy on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:49 AM

Last thing I heard (2006) was that the engine was partially disassembled and stored (mostly) indoors, while the tender was sitting outside of their shop, uncovered. The project was waiting for a $200,000 grant, which apparently never materialized.

I have little hope to see this engine run again, unless the ITM gets a MAJOR infusion of money. With a recession looming large on the horizon, I don't see that happening for a decade.

Ray Breyer

Modeling the NKP's Peoria Division, circa 1943

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Posted by New Haven I-5 on Monday, November 26, 2007 8:57 PM
Did the 587 ever wear a USRA 6 Chime during Excursion service? Could it be that freaky but cool whsitle it wore on the run between Indianapolis & Cutler Indiana?

- Luke

Modeling the Southern Pacific in the 1960's-1980's

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