I don't know how many of you are aware of the restoration going on in Astoria, Oregon. The group's website has some fantastic photos and best of all there is a complete explanation of what is happening in the photo!
I'm lucky to live so close. I'll definitely be getting down that way in the near future. Great stuff!

Astoria Railroad Preservation Association
shawsinoly@aol.com

I saw a bunch of steam parts in a gravel lot when I was out there inspecting a couple streetcars 3 years ago and didn't know what was going on.

These guys are doing a great job and aren't afraid to get their hands dirty. Best of luck.

Dave

irondave@bellsouth.net

This is a very good website and the detailed restoration descriptions are a good lesson to look before you leap into a steam dismantling project. They're making good progress, but still have a lot of time and $$$ to go before any of them gets to play Casey Jones.

ryarger@rypn.org