Guys,
As a long time member of the RRMoPa I referenced the April 2019 issue of the Milepost, their official publication. On page 9, was an article about the success of their "Ready for the Roundhouse" fund raising campaign. $200,000 was raised through donations and a $50,000 matching fund was provided by the PRRT&HS, of which I am also a long time member. This money is to be used for the cosmetic restoration of the PRR M1b, K4s, L1s, H10s and B6sb which will join the E6s in the yet to be built roundhouse.
The only comment about the roundhouse itself was this quote; "These engines along with the restored E6s No. 460, are slated to take their place in the Museum's to-be-built roundhouse, for which ground could possibly be broken this year."
The article goes on to thank the donating parties and give a brief mention of an outside firm from Manchester, NY who will do the majority of the work, under the direction of the Museum rolling stock curator/restoration shop manager. Museum volunteers will also be assisting in this effort "which is expected to begin in earnest in late spring."
So, as you can see from the horses own mouth, There is no mention of any progress on the roundhouse, what-so-ever.
Respectfully
Buzz
