For a limited time, donations to the 4070 are automatically doubled thanks to a new dollar-for-dollar matching campaign by a coalition of volunteers! All of the details on this program and other work on Cleveland's locomotive can be found in the latest video update. Among the many highlights are:
- Continued ultrasound survey of the firebox and boiler
- Consultation with FRA regarding proper ultrasound documentation
- Mechanical lubricator disassembled, cleaned and inspected
- Final budget and procedure assembled for weld repair of the frame crack
- Donated Lincoln Electric plasma table churns out new components
- Roundhouse machine shop brought to life, volunteer training courses ongoing
- April 2023 Open House breaks post-COVID attendance records
Take advantage of the matching program: midwestrailway.org/donate