RDGCO.Productions posted:bob2 posted:Aren't the Strasburg D16 and E7 sort of close? They ran for years, so one might guess they could run again with boiler cert?
Sadly the railroad muesum of Pennsylvania took overship of those beautiful locomotives and to keep there historicaly cosmetic look of turn of the century Locomtives, the muesum doesn't want to put on modern machinery that's required by the FRA for steam operation.
Why sadly? I think it is wonderful that these machines will be on display for a long, long time in beautiful condition. Some locomotives are meant to be restored to operation while others should be displayed. The museum does a wonderful job of preserving these two iconic locomotives in pristine condition.
