Just saw this on the SRI facebook page. 1225 to pull 1st excursion on May 15, 2014.
Here are the details. I will be on this train or chasing it for sure!
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And it's not May 15th, it's March 15th.. that might be a cold trip... 
Interesting. Announcing an excursion for more than a year in advance is a bit risky, considering how much work the 1225 needed, and still needs. I sure hope they have the firebox completely finished in time.
Originally Posted by Hot Water:
Interesting. Announcing an excursion for more than a year in advance is a bit risky, considering how much work the 1225 needed, and still needs. I sure hope they have the firebox completely finished in time.
According to the SRI they are committed to having her steamed up by the end of 2013.
Based on the photos posted on their facebook page, they've finished the firebox and have the cab reinstalled already. It almost looked ready for boiler lagging, jacketing and paint. I don't remember seeing any photos of running gear work yet, but maybe I missed them?
Originally Posted by SantaFe158:
Based on the photos posted on their facebook page, they've finished the firebox and have the cab reinstalled already. It almost looked ready for boiler lagging, jacketing and paint. I don't remember seeing any photos of running gear work yet, but maybe I missed them?
They dragged her over to the GLC pit this past weekend to inspect the running gear. I think they are starting on that next.
The firebox work is almost all done and the reassembly has started. We still have to insert the tubes and flues as well as reassemble the ash pan and grate bearers. The running gear inspection was completed this last weekend. I don't know all the particulars as I've been working in the office for the last 6 months. Hope to be back out in the shop this Friday. Help need more money!!
Ron
It's great to hear she will be back out soon. Can't wait.
Chris
Hi Everyone. I am the Vice President of Railyard Productions. We are the group that is organinzing the 1225 Excursion for March 15, 2014. Here is some more information on the Excursion. The 1225 will depart the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan at 9:00 AM for Clare, Michigan. We will arrive in Clare at approximately 11:30 AM. There will be a 3-hour layover in Clare so passengers can partake in the Clare Irish Festival, which will coincide with our excursion. Shuttle Bus service from the train to the festival will be available for $1.00 each way. At 2:30 the train will depart Clare running backwards to Alma and then turn on a Wye, and continue to Owosso to complete the trip. There will be several photo opportunities so be sure to bring your camera!
Tickets are now available at http://railyardproductions.com/
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If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Best Regards,
George Dines
Vice President
Railyard Productions
Email- gdines@railyardproductions.com
Phone- (517) 290-9652
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If any of you are going to the Durand Railroad Days in Durand Michigan Railyard Productions will have a table at the train show to answer Questions and sell tickets for the excursion.
Guess we have to BELIEVE she will run next year!
You will believe if you can hear her bell ring!
Dominic you can believe. The work is progressing and it is on schedule.
Ron
