Re: Restoration efforts in the midwest... New steam for 2010.

Ted Rita Wrote:
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> Thank you for the kind words about the Shay. We
> are proud of it to say the least and are very
> lucky to have it.
>
> Yes, we also do have the old Brookfield Zoo
> trains. The 2' gauge 242 should run next summer.
>
> We are very close to Chicago. For a map go to
> www.hesston.org
>
>
> Ted

I visited the museum in April 2006 and didn't realize what a cool collection you guys have there ! I stumbled across the museum while out roaming the net and then read the Trains article. I was back in Chicago for a few weeks and drove out there. We rode behind the little German (?) steam engine and explored the rest of the park. I too was quite impressed by the Shay ! It had just been finished, I think except for some of the wood in the cab and had been run the previous day (?), so was still hot. I couldn't believe the before (fire) and after - beautiful restoration job !!

I wish I could get back there for your steam-up days till see the rest of the goodies !!

Mike