Ahhh Gzzz....Another pipe dream.....
I looked at his "to do" list. No mention of replacing the flues or staybolts in the firebox. So he must think all he needs to do is washout the boiler and he is "good to go". He needs to get a relaity check. If he wants to see a 2-10-4 run again. Why don't he put the money into T&P 610. It is prob. in better condition.
After 59 years in retirement, ATSF 5000 will be returning to service in the near future!
http://www.railroadartifactpreservation.org/Steam-Restoration.html
Volunteers and donations are desperatley needed for the restoration to be a success!
It will be a sight to see the 2-10-4 on the mainline again.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad, the Route of the Black Diamond Express, John Wilkes and Maple Leaf.
-Jake, modeling the Barclay, Towanda & Susquehanna.
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