The last time I saw this loco it was an SW9, not an SW900, as Ladish
Malting 2 at Spiritwood ND. What is it now?
Norm Metcalf, Boulder Coloraod
On 06/08/2010 10:04 AM, Murch wrote:
>
>
> Group:
>
> Ex CB&Q SW900 9270 / BN 161 has been offered to the Boone and Scenic
> Valley Railroad by a major grain company provided we can remove it from
> their property within 30 days.
>
> It's scheduled to be cut up for scrap very soon. We are trying to raise
> funds to move it to Boone Iowa and restore it to operating condition.
> Right now the big cost is the crane and moving. If we can raise 5K, we
> will be able to save this ex CB&Q locomotive from the cutters torch. The
> long term plans for the 9270 would be to restore it to service and paint
> it in Q blackbird. It currently has a blown main generator, but that can
> be fixed as additional funds become available.
>
> We are a nonprofit operating railroad museum run primarily by
> volunteers. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. They can be sent to:
>
> BOONE & SCENIC VALLEY RAILROAD & MUSEUM
> 225 10TH STREET
> BOONE, IOWA 50036
>
> Phone: 1-800-626-0319
>
> Or you can donate online:
>
> http://www.scenic-valleyrr.com/cart/membership.html
>
> Indicate that donations are for the SAVE 9270 Fund. Donations are tax
> deductable. Depending upon the donation amount, train rides on our daily
> train and/or dinner train will be provided also.
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Rory Murchison
> Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
> Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers
>
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