Oh, that's cool!

Now that it's under the protective canopy, this little engine will get a bit more "TLC".

Great!

This engine endured almost 60 years out in the weather, but at least the major parts are still there.

Oooh...the 4-4-0 is so iconic...can't wait to see it fully refurbished! Not enough of them surviving.

Right now the Engine is undergoing "Cosmetic" painting and minor restoration so it'll look good for an upcoming celebration honoring the 150th anniversary of the first Transcontinental Railroad, and the Golden Spike.

Are they actually going to put a head of steam in this relic -- and how long has it been sitting?

Color me terrified.

If it's being restored I think that can alleviate your concerns, regardless, it's a beautiful loco and I'd love to actually be there to see it running. Of course, I'd have to book a flight/hotel/transport from the uk

I used to work for a company that inspected and insured steam boilers and engines. I know way more about recertifying a steam boiler than I will ever have need for, but I know how complicated a process it is, too.

My apologies, I guess I was thinking about the restoration process and not the actual aspect of it

What   steamfox said, below.

Sorry no. The #1 Engine at Travel Town is in pretty bad shape after nearly 60 years of vandalism, neglect and abuse. The damage is more from vandals stealing the small tubing feeding the accessories, and of course the gauges or anything that has a "Railroad" theme that could be sold at the Swap Meet.

The major components of this locomotive are still in good shape, but I don;t think the locomotive will ever hold steam again. There's too many places where the iron has rusted through. For now, all the restoration work is merely "Cosmetic".

What the Trainspotters and Railfans call a 'static display'. I can sleep at night...

Heh. One of these days I'd like to chat with you about what it takes to get a boiler re-certified. Know anything about Babcock and Wilcox Triple Drum Boilers? (Strictly for research, y'know.)

It's pretty much a complete rebuild. This article should give you an idea of the length and breadth of the task, although granted, the PRR 1361 is much larger than Noah's Engine. It's a century old and has been used as a political football for a while. My former boss grew up in Altoona and is rather attached to the old K4s, so I'd hear the latest news at every team meeting.

Triple Drum Boilers are chiefly marine boilers, so they're a little different configuration from a locomotive engine. There was one prototype locomotive built, but it didn't really prove its case. Babcock & Wilcox make everything under the sun for boilers, including a lot of modern industrial systems. They did make lots of marine triple drum boilers; a number of U.S. Navy ships, notably Gleaves-class destroyers, were so fitted with B&W boilers shortly before WWII.

Nice!

Thanks Karno. Good to see you're watching my pages too.