by b&m 1566
7470 was moving around the rail yard yesterday under it's own power for testing. Once the shop crews give the green light, insulation and boiler jacket will be put on for its final road test before heading into the paint booth. Plans are still on for 7470 to be used for the Trains Planes and Automobiles excursion to Hazen's. If 7470 is not ready in time the fill in will mostly likely be 4266.
Update on 501, the engine still hasn't been looked over yet for consideration for restoration. Their main focus all winter was on the 7470 and the Dorothy Mae, among other projects. The next focus will be one the 4268 and trying to get that ready for the 2020 season. 4266 is expected to be repainted as well to match the 4268.
I've been told the Ronda Lee won't make it on time for its scheduled appearance. Along with the washout just west of Crawford's Depot, that they are in the middle of repairing, NH Central also suffered a number of washout that they are fixing too.
Update on 501, the engine still hasn't been looked over yet for consideration for restoration. Their main focus all winter was on the 7470 and the Dorothy Mae, among other projects. The next focus will be one the 4268 and trying to get that ready for the 2020 season. 4266 is expected to be repainted as well to match the 4268.
I've been told the Ronda Lee won't make it on time for its scheduled appearance. Along with the washout just west of Crawford's Depot, that they are in the middle of repairing, NH Central also suffered a number of washout that they are fixing too.
Last edited by b&m 1566 on Sun Jun 02, 2019 5:29 pm, edited 1 time in total.
It takes real skill to choke on air, fall up the stairs and trip over nothing. I have those skills.