September 19, 2019 04:36PM
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As stated the WP&YR purchased the Sumpter Valley 2-8-2s prior to the war and the take over by the US Army.
The two locomotives went north in either February or March of 1941.
From the Superintendent Reports posted to the White Pass Yahoo Group the following is known: The pier was being reinforced in early February and locomotive #80 entered service with a work train on March 27, 1941. The overhaul of #81 was slow and was 75% complete and getting new flues in July '41.
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/19/2019 04:38PM by Brian Norden.
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