Throwback Thursday – Unique Steam Locomotive Restoration at TVRM
Throwback Thursday: A Unique Restoration at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum In the world of steam locomotive restoration, there are tasks that are routine and then there are those that are truly exceptional. Today, for our Throwback Thursday feature, we’re diving deep into a remarkable restoration journey that isn’t undertaken every day: the complete renewal of…
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October 5, 2023
The Epic Tale of Southern Railway 4501
Riding the Rails of History: The Epic Tale of Southern Railway 4501 The Southern Railway Mikado 4752, notable for its Worthington feedwater heater on the smokebox, shares a significant design feature with its celebrated counterpart, the Southern Railway 4501. This piece delves into the storied past of the 4501, a locomotive that has become a…
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December 14, 2012