Catching the 475

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Nathan -

First, you want to find out if the 475 is going to be operating on the days 
you'll be there.  Contact Rick Musser at rick at strasburgrailroad.com and ask 
him what's going to be operating on what dates.  The 475 has to be out of 
service occasionally just like a real railroad, for boiler wash and other 
maintenance.  Rick is a good guy; he gave a presentation about the 475 to 
our Roanoke Convention (I believe that was the one).

The best thing to do is to go to the Strasburg depot at Strasburg.  There is 
a lot to see there and at the Pennsylvania state RR museum across the 
street, even if the 475 is not running.  If it is not, you can still pay it 
a visit in the Strasburg shop.  There are several places you can catch the 
Strasburg trains in action.  In July, there's a chance they'll be operating 
two trains, and making meets at their siding at Cherry Hill.  And Strasburg 
has a great book store, etc.  And the Pennsy state museum has a lot of PRR 
steam, diesel and electric stuff on display.

Strasburg is a great railroad location, well worth your time.

EdKing
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Subject: Catching the 475



> Hey guys,

>

> Can anyone help me with Directions to a good spot to Catch the N&W 475 on 

> Strasburg RR??? What run does the engine normally handle? I'll be passing 

> through that area in July and would like to catch th 475 Steaming along.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Nathan

>

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> Nathan Simmons

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