Re: Eureka & Palisade #4 "Eureka"

I have never ridden behind the #4, but I did get to see it when you brought it out for the first time to Railfair in 1991. I flew in from Augusta, GA. I remember how amazing it was to see this locomotive in person, and I grew a soft-spot in my heart for the classic American 4-4-0 locomotive.

The next time I saw here live was in Durango - I was going to Fort Lewis College and lived not far from the 32 Ave bridge. I was surprised to see her go storming by! I caught her the next day climbing out of hermosa and then watch her pull into Rockwood to be re-fueled with cord wood. It was fun helping pass the wood - fire brigade bucket style!

Thanks for preserving this locomotive. You have done all of us a great service in restoring this priceless piece of american history.

Corey