Then and now (1979 and 2019), separated by just over 40 years.... Acquaintances are reunited for the same journey, but to a new destination, and a much brighter future.

Check out https://www.kentuckysteam.org/ or visit https://www.facebook.com/kentuckysteam/

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Trains Presents: Chesapeake & Ohio steam locomotive No. 2716 goes home in Kentucky | Trains Magazine

A rather nice synopsis (in video form) regarding the railroad aspects of the 2716 moved to Ravenna. Brought to you by CSX, RJ Corman, the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp., the Southern Appalachian Railway Museum, and the The Kentucky Railway Museum.

http://trn.trains.com/photos-videos/videos/2019/08/trains-presents-chesapeake-ohio-steam-locomotive-2716-goes-home-in-kentucky ... See more

Locomotive traverses CSX, RJ Corman trackage en route to Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp. home at Ravenna

A nice run-by clip from the first day of the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp.'s ex C&O 2716. This portion of the move was over CSXcsx, the company who's generosity made this event possible.

Whomever shot this video, feel free to shoot a msg, and we'll be happy to credit you! AND, a great and sincere thanks to you for staying a safe distance while enjoying the chase! ... See more

As a follow-up to the reinstallation of the C&O 1309's reconditioned wheels, how about a video?

Here's a video of the FIRST move of the re-wheeled chassis. The first time such event has taken place since the 1950s. ... See more

Metal Supermarkets

Metal Supermarkets is a company we've often utilized for small metal orders, such as the new wrist pin nut recently manufactured for the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp.'s C&O 2716.

They feature various personal projects utilizing metal bought from their stores, like THIS live steam locomotive! ... See more

Less than 3 Weeks left to enter your metal project in the #MetalMyWay contest! Visit http://metalmyway.com/ for a chance to WIN a Hypertherm Powermax 30 XP Hand Plasma Cutting System, OR a Lincoln Electric 180 Amp Weld-Pak 180 HD MIG Wire Feed Welder. There are a total of 9 prizes to be won!

Mark Ryan submitted this 7 1/2 gauge "Bennu" live steam locomotive, loosely based on Kerr Stuart's "Diana" locomotive. Great work Mark!

Submit your own metal project at http://metalmyway.com/ by August 31st! ... See more

Steamtown National Historic Site

Top Notch T-1 Cosmetic Tweaking!

Putting it all together. Today is the day that our Reading 4-8-4 accepts her refurbished rods and various connectors. NPS Photo, Tim O'Malley.

Live and late breaking progress from the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad steam shop. Much has been going on with the C&O 1309 in the last several months, let's have a look.

More will be coming out via Trains Magazine tomorrow, stay tuned to their Facebook page and NewsWire as well! ... See more

Ever hear of sharpening carbide inserts? Did you know what carbide inserts are?

Click on the vid for a peak at what's currently going on somewhere just west of Maryland 😉

Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp.

A little something I wrangled Nick Honey into helping me with.

Who did this?

Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp.

This was a very satisfying thing to witness.

For the first time since 2001, the former CSX Transportation Ravenna Car Repair Facility had railroad equipment rolled inside over newly-laid track which now connects the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp. to the North American rail network. Purchased from CSX in October of 2018, the new facility will be the epicenter of the Kentucky Rail Heritage Center: a trendsetting, adaptive re-use of pre-existing railroad infrastructure that will set a new mark in the economic revitalization of Eastern Kentucky. The Center will be a groundbreaking multi-use tourist attraction and economic development project that will integrate the region’s history, natural beauty, and culture in a vibrant 45-acre rail-centered campus located in Estill County, Kentucky. With 2716 now inside the shop, work will begin on the locomotive's restoration back to steam.

Kentucky Steam would like to thank CSX Transportation, R. J. Corman Railroad Group, the Estill Development Alliance, the Southern Appalachia Railway Museum, The Kentucky Railway Museum, our community leaders, and all of our volunteers and donors for helping make this dream a reality. For more information on C&O 2716, and to stay updated on the restoration, click here: https://www.kentuckysteam.org/news ... See more