Great news here! We may be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel for the restoration of ex-LIRR G5s Number 39, and by doing so we will be able to once again see an Altoona-built steam locomotive under steam!

http://www.northeastrailfans.com/2013/03/19/railroad-museum-of-long-island-and-strasburg-railroad-sign-agreement-to-restore-ex-lirr-g5s-number-39/