| 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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| 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. The Alaska Railroad had over 110 of these coal hoppers in the series 5000-5049 and 6000-6084. Placed in service from 1928 to 1934, a few were still listed on equipment registers into the 1980's The model is from the 6011-6030 series bought used and placed in service in 1934. Painted as number 6021, multiple road number decals are included to expand your fleet in this easy to assemble kit. 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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