TheRWBYRailfan posted:B&LE #643's move came as a nice surprise and no surprise to us at all. The engine now has a guaranteed future home with no sign of scrapping and a slim chance of operation.
How this engine may be moved will likely be a mystery. My own assumption would be CSX offering a hand by re-laying the tracks and transporting it on special flatbeds like they did with C&O 1309. CSX from 10 years ago would not have touched it, but in light of recent events involving a certain Mallet, Kanawha and Dixie it can be safe to things can change.
Don't forget CSX also allowed NKP 765 to travel under her own power on their railroad last year. Yes, a very short distance on their rails, but that was a big change from prior years.
It will be interesting to see how they get her out of Pittsburgh. Maybe partially disassemble and use side boom Caterpillars to load on flatcars, or trucking?
We'll soon find out.
