Re: NNG— AT&SF 2926 under steam in Albuquerque!

Bill M. Wrote:
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> For those who might be interested—
> Ernie Robart just informed me that AT&SF 4-8-4
> #2926 in Albuquerque was steamed up yesterday for
> the first time since about 1955! It will be under
> steam through today. They plan to take it to full
> pressure till it pops off at 290 pounds. Ernie
> says it isn’t going anywhere with this steamup
> as the pistons are not installed— just checking
> the boiler. So far, so good. Pretty exciting for
> those of us in New Mexico to see this example of
> the largest, heaviest and most powerful class of
> 4-8-4 Northern returning to service!
> Bill M.

Bill appreciate the update and liking forward to seeing 2926 out and about stretching her legs!! Great news. Thanks


William
aka drgwk37