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(Video) – Steam in Motion: How 4501 Gets Ready for the Rails

Ever wonder what it takes to prepare a 114-year-old steam locomotive for action? At the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM), the work begins long before passengers board. In a recent behind-the-scenes moment, Frank Welsh and Joseph Randall walk us through the critical prep process for Southern Railway 4501—the museum’s beloved Steam Queen. This week, they’re…

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May 2, 2025

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