My uncle was an engineer for the Chesapeake & Ohio and home was Russell, Kentucky. Before he pasted away, I tried to take him to the 2716 when it returned to the Kentucky railway museum, but he was not well enough to make the journey. I really enjoyed listening to his adventures behind the throttle of many locomotives. He was proud to be a steam engineer and the 2716 was one of many locomotives he operated.
I now live in Lexington and wonder where the restoration will happen. I can't help but be a little skeptical of this project. My heart hopes the 2716 will see the rails by 2020, but before I financial support this project, I need more information.
Does anyone know the credentials of this organization?