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Date: 04/21/14 19:57
A CVL 4070 Memory
Author: refarkas

Some memories are much better than others. Thankfully, while the memories grow dimmer, Kodachrome remembers.
Here is Cuyahoga Valley Line 4070 (ex-GTW 4070) steaming southbound through Brecksville, Ohio on October 17, 1981. The location where I was standing is now part of the CVSR parking lot for Brecksville's station.
Bob

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Date: 04/21/14 22:15
Re: A CVL 4070 Memory
Author: Mgoldman

What's the status of the engine - anyone know?

Thought I've read on and off that it was undergoing restoration
to operation.

/Mitch

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Date: 04/22/14 05:04
Re: A CVL 4070 Memory
Author: Tominde

Nice shot. Really looks good in black with the dark green matched coaches. Hope it rises again.

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Date: 04/22/14 05:15
Re: A CVL 4070 Memory
Author: Lakota-rail

The 4070 is at the roundhouse on W3rd in Cleveland. The Midwest Railway Preservation Society is currently restoring the locomotive with a completion date targeted for 2018, the 100th anniversary of the engine. Progress is being made, slow due to the dependence on volunteer help.

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Date: 04/22/14 05:32
Re: A CVL 4070 Memory
Author: Keystone1

OK...While we are talking about GTW #4070, what is happening with Frisco 2-8-2 #1352, which was supposed to go to the same roundhouse as #4070 and also be rebuilt to operation? Any news out there? (HotWater, I know, "yes").

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Date: 04/22/14 13:19
Re: A CVL 4070 Memory
Author: columbusrailnut

Keystone1 Wrote:
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> OK...While we are talking about GTW #4070, what is
> happening with Frisco 2-8-2 #1352, which was
> supposed to go to the same roundhouse as #4070 and
> also be rebuilt to operation? Any news out
> there? (HotWater, I know, "yes").


It take a lot of money to move 500,000 lbs of locomotive. Currently American Steam Railroad is trying to raise the money to move the locomotive. During this time we are doing some small projects to help us get ready for the move. If you are one of the many people out there that want to see a Frisco engine on the high iron, consider donating today. With out financial support the project wont get too far.

Bruce Bryan
Greensburg, IN

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Date: 04/22/14 13:20
Re: A CVL 4070 Memory
Author: columbusrailnut

Mgoldman Wrote:
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> What's the status of the engine - anyone know?
>
> Thought I've read on and off that it was
> undergoing restoration
> to operation.
>
> /Mitch


Yes they are making some progress in their restoration. All the boiler tubes have been removed as they prepare for an ultrasound.

Bruce Bryan
Greensburg, IN

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