I'll be headed back to Skagway this June for my second trip to the WP&Y. I thought I read recently about the WP&Y acquiring a new steam locomotive this year. Does anyone know when it's scheduled to arrive in Skagway? I would love to get an opportunity to see the new locomotive.

Although I'll be arriving on a Sunday, the ship doesn't dock until 9 so I'll miss seeing the scheduled steam train leave by an hour. I hope I'll be there when it returns in the afternoon. I saw the #73 sitting in the yards two years ago and what a sweet locomotive she is. No mistaking those Baldwin looks.

Really looking forward to my second trip Skagway and the ride up the mountain to White Pass.

Greg Schultz

As of yesterday, i was told 69 would be departing Wisconsin for Skagway in late May. Subject to the usual possiblities, you may be there just in time.

dave

Somebody be on the look out and try to get a picture of it on the barge. I'd love to see that.

G

There have been a number of postings on the White Pass fan Yahoo email group regarding #69.

There will be a special inaugural excursion on June 24th. This is sponsored by a private organziation. The trip is a Carcross-Bennett-Carcoss round trip.

Nothing is heard about future trips. Ultimately, it is believed that regular service will be established out of Carcross to Bennett using the #69. This is a 20-mile, or so run along the side of Lake Bennett with wonderful scenery.

I would believe that the #69 will move by truck to Skagway just as the #40 did.