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Two new restorations introduced at MOT

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Posted by MidlandMike on Monday, May 22, 2017 10:30 PM

ACY

I believe 2-6-0 573 was a Wabash engine, not Nickel Plate. She is one of only two surviving Wabash steamers. 

Tom

 

Is that the Wabash mogul that was retained for the light bridge across the Illinois River near Meredosia, IL ?

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Posted by RME on Sunday, May 21, 2017 10:54 PM

ACY
I believe 2-6-0 573 was a Wabash engine, not Nickel Plate.

You would be correct.  I have no idea why I typed that; the locomotive is clearly labeled WABASH right on the cab.

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Posted by ACY Tom on Sunday, May 21, 2017 10:12 PM

I believe 2-6-0 573 was a Wabash engine, not Nickel Plate. She is one of only two surviving Wabash steamers. 

Tom

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Two new restorations introduced at MOT
Posted by RME on Sunday, May 21, 2017 7:33 AM

Official 'party' at MOT in St. Louis (the institution formerly known as NRM) to celebrate completion of two good cosmetic restorations.

One is Nickel Plate F-4 573.  And one is "that other Mohawk" 2933.

I think they have done an extraordinary job.  Let's see if this has a salutary effect on those folks in Elkhart...

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