They will move N&W 2156 this weekend

[Y3a]

They are supposedly moving N&W 2156, a Y6a from the St. Louis Museum of Transportation to Roanoke, VA, and the Virginia Museum of Transportation.

 

[Milwaukee Road 113]

One machine that I'd love to see under steam again, besides the #1218!

 

[bnsf971]

One machine that I'd love to see under steam again, besides the #1218!

Unfortunately, after the way the 1218 was thrown back together when NS abruptly ended their steam program, I don't think it will be restorable.

 

[trailrider]

Anybody heard what's happening with UP Big Boy 4114? Did they ever get the union dispute, settled?

 

[bnsf971]

Union dispute?
I know the guy placed in charge of the project did his best to run everybody off. Is that what you're talking about?

 

[gr_rogers]

Nice video, thanks!!


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[bnsf971]

In other news, N&W 611 moved under its own power for the first time since 1994.

 

[flyboy2610]

Video showing the 2156 being towed today. It is at about 4:15

[video=youtube;Os2fIunBQPE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os2fIunBQPE[/video]

It was very kind of Uncle Pete to help them move that.

 

[Y3a]

I think it would be GREAT if NS/VMT rebuilt 2156, just so they could brag about a steam locomotive more powerful than the Bigboy.

 

[Cjcrescent]

I think it would be GREAT if NS/VMT rebuilt 2156, just so they could brag about a steam locomotive more powerful than the Bigboy.

YES! I agree!

 

[Y3a]

It "Should" be in Roanoke, VA this afternoon/evening! WE NEED PHOTOS!!