Re: any news on 315 or the 74?

#74 is a very tired, worn out locomotive. Many parts would have had to have been replaced to make it operable (including the boiler and possibly the frame), to the point that it would have been more of a replica than an original locomotive. #74 retains its original 1898 Brooks built boiler, frame, cyliders, drive wheel centers and side rods. Given its historical importance, it was decided that it was not worth throwing away 80% of the original locomotive to see the other 20% go up and down the track.
#74 will get its tender back upon the completion of the locomotive's cosmetic restoration later this year.
Jason Midyette