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ATSF 5000 to return!

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Posted by nwo4rf on Friday, July 27, 2012 7:26 AM

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.

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ATSF 5000 to return!
Posted by Lehigh Valley 2089 on Thursday, July 26, 2012 9:26 AM

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. Bow

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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