Undergoing Final Preparations for Return to Service
These photos were taken in mid-July 1998
#2719 being prepared for the firing date in late July - photo credit Randy Lambertus
Some last minute touches being addressed by Ken and Rich - photo credit Randy Lambertus
#1003 is under steam going through the final checks - photo credit Randy Lambertus
#2719's tender is waiting for the mate up on the adjacent track - photo credit Randy Lambertus
Night is falling as we say goodnight to #2719. #2719 soon left Altoona, WI for the Steamfest in the Valley on August 1st and 2nd, 1998 in Osceola, WI. - photo credit Randy Lambertus
