April 2001 – RITZVILLE, WASHINGTON: The SP&S 700 smoked it up for a photo run-by on day three of a four-day round trip from Portland, Oregon to Spokane, Washington and back. This stunning photo was taken by, and used with permission from: Steve Barry / www.RailroadPhotographer.com
The crew removed the sand dome this week. Prior ultrasound inspections were done by testing from inside the boiler with the sand dome in place. However, since our larger reason for removing it completely today was to replace and reinstall the new plumbing, steam supply lines, it was an added bonus that we will be […]
The guys removed the last of the bricks in the firebox. These were the ones that had lined the floor pan. This was done to make it easier to test the flooring thickness. Some of the bricks are reusable, but some were so old (and it is estimated some may go back to the original […]
This beautiful photo was taken by Bonnie Adams, while the SP&S 700 led the train on a trip to Montana and back in 2002. I just wanted to share it because it is (in our opinion) a great capture of the engine in all her glory.
We are pleased to announce that the Tom E. Dailey Foundation has generously awarded $2500 toward the PRPA’s boiler restoration effort. The Dailey Foundation meets every quarter, and awards funds to worthy causes such as Parks and Gardens, Disadvantaged Youths, the Arts, Diversity and Railroad Heritage. For this quarter’s grant awards, the PRPA was awarded […]