Submitted by Name: Joseph Darrel Cason From: Castalian Springs TN. 37031 E-mail: Contact
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Added: December 22, 2021
Submitted by Name: Mike Sypult From: Rogers, Arkansas E-mail: Contact
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Added: April 14, 2021
Submitted by Name: Don Haynes From: Lenexa, Kansas E-mail: Contact
Comments: While visiting my mother and two sisters in August of 2017 we visited the #557 restoration site. I am a 40 year railroader for the BNSF Railway Company and was excited to see this great undertaking in progress. I don't know much about steam engines but the passion, determination, and enthusiasm you all have for restoring a historical piece of history is truly inspiring. The attention to detail and workmanship was easy to see. I hope I can visit again to see the progress and maybe even ride the #557 once in service. Thanks for allowing us to witness a wonderful and exciting part of Alaska's history.
Added: September 8, 2020
Submitted by Name: Bob Fish From: Tucson, AZ E-mail: Contact
Comments: Was on an Alaskan cruise last year and finally saw where you are located in Wasilla, Alaska. Unfortunately, never was able to see the project first hand. Are the cruse lines/ tour bus operators aware of your project?
Added: June 19, 2020
Submitted by Name: Joseph Darrel Cason From: Castalian Springs TN. E-mail: Contact
Comments: I was the Asst Dir of Project 819. I was the founder of the Cotton Belt Rail Historical Society. inc Which helped fund the 819's restoration .When we got her running, I was Asst CMO , FIREMAN, Grease monkey,engine wiper & Flunky. Also I was blessed to be with the UP Steam Crew some as a fireman,greasemonkey etc, on the 3985 from 92-95. Also I spent 11 days with the steam crew on the 4449's Worlds Fair Daylight in 84. Now I am one of the PR guys for Nashville Steam restoring the N.C.&St.L # 576. Also the Admin on 16 Steam Loco pages on FB.
Added: December 10, 2019
Submitted by Name: Patty Peirsol From: Fairbanks, Alaska E-mail: Contact
Comments: A huge thank you to all of you working on this magnificent railroad artifact! May it be back on the rails soon. Those of us in the process of saving another Alaska Railroad gem, the SS Nenana, are especially respectful of your passion and persistence in the face of overwhelming odds!
Added: June 17, 2018
Submitted by Name: John Biehn From: Cincinnati, Ohio E-mail: Contact
Comments: Cannot wait to ride behind and photograph the 557 when it's completed. A photo charter would be nice.
Added: March 18, 2018
Submitted by Name: Jonah
Comments: This is pretty cool! can't wait to see the locomotive up and running again!
Added: February 1, 2018
Submitted by Name: Travis Tarter From: Wolcott Indiana E-mail: Contact
Comments: Can't wait to see it in person back on the rails
Added: December 5, 2017
Submitted by Name: bruce jaffa From: The railroad town of Moose Pass E-mail: Contact
Comments: Pat,
Great to read of your progress. I retired from full time work 8-31. Let me know when you are ready to stab tubes.
Name: Joseph Darrel Cason
From: Castalian Springs TN. 37031
E-mail: Contact