WP&YR #69

Mid-West Locomotive & · **Posted:** Mon Aug 11, 2003 8:26 pm

White Pass & Yukon # 69 was moved to the Shop of Mid-West Locomotive & Machine Works on Aug 4. The locomotive had been stored in the Denver area and was loaded onto 4 trucks for the move to WI. The # 69 is to be restored and returned to Skagway for operation on the White Pass.

greenchili@tds.net

Tom Gears · **Posted:** Tue Aug 12, 2003 8:32 pm

Thanks for the info, please keep us posted. Pictures would be great for those of us here in the East.

Thanks,

Tom

2-8-2mike · **Posted:** Sun Apr 18, 2004 3:42 pm

> White Pass & Yukon # 69 was moved to the
> Shop of Mid-West Locomotive & Machine
> Works on Aug 4. The locomotive had been
> stored in the Denver area and was loaded
> onto 4 trucks for the move to WI. The # 69
> is to be restored and returned to Skagway
> for operation on the White Pass.

What is the current status on this restoration?

Mike

mike211@yknet.ca

Mid-West Locomotive & · **Posted:** Mon Apr 19, 2004 11:48 pm

The restoration of # 69 is well on its way. In mid January the boiler was removed from the frame and both were moved into the shop.The boiler has been cleaned and a boiler survey has been preformed. Repairs to the boiler have been started. The frame and running gear have also been receiving a good deal of attention with many new parts being made to replace worn out pieces.