| Getting Closer to First Firing – 2/1/2025 |
The crew will soon check off another major task on the punch list to prepare 557’s boiler for its first firing. Jeff DeBroek, Jeff Loffert, and Jerry Cunnington spent a productive Saturday installing the first 12 of the locomotive’s 30 rebuilt superheater elements.
You can play a part in returning 557 to operation with a contribution by credit or debit card or Paypal. You are also invited to pay a visit to the 557 Engine House, take a tour, and leave a generous contribution.
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| Two ex-BNSF SD70MACs head to Alaska - 2/14/25 |
 The ARR purchased two BNSF SD70MACs and they have arrived in Portland, OR. These should arrive in Alaska on the barge in March.
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| HO scale 55 ton coal hoppers now available - 1/1/25 |
 Roundhouse Hobbies has a new HO scale custom run Accurail Alaska Railroad model of the USRA 55 ton 2 bay coal hoppers available now. Prices are $23 each and include a removable coal load. For orders of six or more you'll get free shipping. I accept PayPal and checks mailed to: Roundhouse Hobbies, 5901W Greenwood Rd, Spokane WA 99224. Please let me know if you have any questions by emailing me at: randy17428@gmail.com
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