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LazywacresOGR Forum Member

Good news about Southern 4501 from Facebook Southern 4501 page.

Breaking News: Dateline Chattanooga, Tennessee - Legendary Southern Railway Steam Locomotive 4501 successfully passed its official hydrostatic test today. With officials from the Federal Railroad Administration observing, shop crew from th...e Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum slowly raised the boiler pressure to 257 psi. Following an inspection at pressure, the boiler was declared satisfactory and the test concluded. A follow up internal inspection will be conducted tomorrowSee More

— at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.

11/26/1310:07 PM

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Fec fanOGR Forum Member

Great news! I've always wanted to ride behind 4501, it was so sad to see her in the shop at TVRM just sitting cold and lonely. Once she starts revenue service, i'll have to take the time to visit again.

11/27/136:01 AM

N&W Class JOGR Forum Member

That is great news they have really done a terrific job.

11/27/138:11 AM

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