Does anyone know when this engine will finally take to the road?

wallis@netdoor.com

According to their web site, which appears to be frequently updated, the new target date for Glen Dodd to have the locomotive ready is March 1st.

If you need more information, you can contact them directly at info@lasta.org

> Does anyone know when this engine will
> finally take to the road?


http://www.lasta.org

Here's the schedule now posted at their web site. I'm not familiar with the railroads in these areas.. is this ALL KCS track? jim

Proposed Upcoming Events and Trips
Schedule subject to Kansas City Southern RR and may change.
Changes will be posted as available. Check back often. June 11, 2004 We propose to have the engine Blessed in front of St. Louis Cathedral on the River Walk of the French Quarter.
Time will be posted later.

June 12-13, 2004 We will be in Audubon Park for the city to experience the train.

June 17, 2004 There will be a private reception onboard the train at the Union Passenger Terminal.

June 18, 2004 Leave for Baton Rouge.

June 19-20, 2004 In Baton Rouge.

June 21, 2004 Leave Baton Rouge for Pineville, with flag stops at New Roads and Hessmer.

June 21-23, 2004 In Pineville.

June 23, 2004 Leave Pineville for Shreveport with flag stops at Colfax and Coushatta.

June 23-25, 2004 In Shreveport.

June 25, 2004 Leave Shreveport for Texarkana.

June 26, 2004 Go to DeQueen, Ark.

June 27, 2004 Go to Heavener, OK.

June 28, 2004 Go to Sallisaw, OK.

June 29, 2004 Go to Joplin, Missouri.

June 30, 2004 Go to Pittsburgh, Kansas.

July 1, 2004 Go to Kansas City, Missouri.

July 1-5, 2004 Stay in Kansas City.

July 6, 2004 Leave Kansas City for trip back to New Orleans.

Late Sept - Oct Tour around Louisiana.

Other stops will be announced as itinerary is finalized.


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> Here's the schedule now posted at their web
> site. I'm not familiar with the railroads in
> these areas.. is this ALL KCS track? jim

> Proposed Upcoming Events and Trips
> Schedule subject to Kansas City Southern RR
> and may change.
> Changes will be posted as available. Check
> back often. June 11, 2004 We propose to have
> the engine Blessed in front of St. Louis
> Cathedral on the River Walk of the French
> Quarter.
> Time will be posted later.

> June 12-13, 2004 We will be in Audubon Park
> for the city to experience the train.

> June 17, 2004 There will be a private
> reception onboard the train at the Union
> Passenger Terminal.

> June 18, 2004 Leave for Baton Rouge.

> June 19-20, 2004 In Baton Rouge.

> June 21, 2004 Leave Baton Rouge for
> Pineville, with flag stops at New Roads and
> Hessmer.

> June 21-23, 2004 In Pineville.

> June 23, 2004 Leave Pineville for Shreveport
> with flag stops at Colfax and Coushatta.

> June 23-25, 2004 In Shreveport.

> June 25, 2004 Leave Shreveport for
> Texarkana.

> June 26, 2004 Go to DeQueen, Ark.

> June 27, 2004 Go to Heavener, OK.

> June 28, 2004 Go to Sallisaw, OK.

> June 29, 2004 Go to Joplin, Missouri.

> June 30, 2004 Go to Pittsburgh, Kansas.

> July 1, 2004 Go to Kansas City, Missouri.

> July 1-5, 2004 Stay in Kansas City.

> July 6, 2004 Leave Kansas City for trip back
> to New Orleans.

> Late Sept - Oct Tour around Louisiana.

> Other stops will be announced as itinerary
> is finalized.

Yes, this is all KCS track (former Louisiana and Arkansas). And it will be quite warm there at that time of year.


wallis@netdoor.com

> Yes, this is all KCS track (former Louisiana
> and Arkansas). And it will be quite warm
> there at that time of year.

Is the KCS aware of this? That's some awful busy railroad.

Probably not. But then, why let fact get in the way?

745 has its jacket on and the appliances are presently being installed. The engine could be test steamed within ten days (March 10)if all goes well.

> Does anyone know when this engine will
> finally take to the road?


runner@i-55.com