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| Author: | SteveRG [ Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Strasburg Steamers |
According to steamlocomotive.com, Strasburg has a 4-6-0 #972, a DJ10 from CPR that is being restored. Any word on when that will be worked on much less operational? Also, they have listed an unknown 4-4-0 on site as well. Does anyone know anything about this engine either? |
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| Author: | Alexander D. Mitchell IV [ Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Strasburg Steamers |
dammit, let me get to bed....... The 972 is George Hart's ex-CP 4-6-0. last in use at Jim Thorpe years ago. The legend in well-placed rumor grapevines is that had the loco sent to Strasburg for needed repair work, but that between declining fortunes at Jim Thorpe and delays to repairs and/or payments, some arrangement was arrived at that allowed the Strasburg RR to take possession of the loco. There are allegations that there are plans/thoughts/dreams of rebuilding the CP loco with a PRR-styled Belpaire firebox, but............. The "4-4-0" is likely a supposed narrow-gauge 4-4-0 replica that is being built for a well-heeled client. I'll let any Strasburg folks chime in if they wish to confirm or deny this and previous rumors. |
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