Re: MILW 4-8-4 #261: New Home on ex-MILW Track??
Author: Tom Moungovan
Date: 01-22-2010 - 12:45
Bruce Kelly Wrote:
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> Following New Mexico's lead in supporting the
> C&TS, the state of Idaho has purchased MILW 261 to
> power a proposed tourist train on St. Maries River
> Railroad's former MILW main line trackage between
> St. Maries and Plummer, Idaho. Funding has also
> been allocated for the purchase of a matched set
> of Hiawatha cars. Steam fans will be pleased to
> know the 261 will be on the point in both
> directions (no need for a diesel-powered reverse
> move) since there are wyes at St. Maries and at
> Plummer Jct.
>
> And now...back to reality.
Wow Bruce, you had me goin' for about 2 seconds!