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Friday, November 1. 2013

Frisco 1630 fired up and tested! Posted by Roger Kramer in Steam Department at 20:32

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Frisco 1630 fired up and tested!

Fired up

Smoke at Smokey Hollow! The air smells good again down at the steam shop! Yes folks, for all you Fans of Steam, your waiting is almost over. On October 30, 2013, the 2-10-0 was test fired, and operated under its own power! But, the work is not done on the 1630!. It is just the beginning.

A real coal fire! You can smell it You can feel it.

Plenty yet to do.

Smoke on the Horizon

Please come out to help!!! There are not enough "THANK YOUS" and "pats on the backs" to truly describe the work, planning and money that has gone into this restoration project. Thank you, Tom Schneider and fellow volunteers!!

Part of the smiling crew. Ask them how many hours they put in the last three days

What a beautiful site A greyish-black smoke stack

180lbs in her hot belly

I hope when you are out at Irm stop by the steam shop and thank the guys and gals for their devotion and efforts. They will appreciate it. Their work is never done. Please THEN make a donation to the Steam Restoration Fund, or the UP 428 fund or the Shay 5 fund. They are the next to get running. Thanks.... Roger Kramer, a steam fan and friend.

Backing out from the steam shop area

Ready for another move

Look up Brother She is Steam!

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