| One step closer to operation! - 6/29/24 |
Railroaders will recognize the significance of this photo. A “blue flag” is a railroad safety concept and practice. An ARRC crew connected the rails and new switch to the main last Friday at MP 148.5. They have the switch locked out, but this new safety measure is being followed now that 557s stub is part of a spur connected to the ARR main. The yellow piece on the track is a derail, a second level of safety designed to derail any rail equipment that attempts to move past the blue flag. One step closer! We welcome your financial support of Engine 557 via credit or debit card or Paypal.
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| Leased UP SD70M locomotives arrive in Whittier
- 7/4/24 |
Three Union Pacific SD70M locomotives, numbers 4479, 4193 and 4269, arrived in Whittier on July 3. They will serve as lease units for the summer to alleviate a shortage of power. [More]
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| 557 special charter a huge success
- 6/29/24 |
During Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, 30 supporters of steam locomotive engine chartered the Alaska Railroad’s AuRoRa railcar to Seward and back as part of a special fund raising effort. Blue bird skies and 70 degree temperatures combined with stunning scenery made for a railfan’s delight. Stay tuned for special 557 status report summary.
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