Eastern Railroad Discussion > SP&S 700 test steamup yesterday

The SP&S 700 was steamed up yesterday and brought to full 260 psi to test some winter work on appliances, etc. in advance of her April 20 through 23 excursion on her home route from Vancouver, WA to Spokane and return. Air pumps, feedwater pump, etc checked out okay. Tickets are going fast - dome class is sold out. Probably the best seats remaining are in the Parlor cars at the rear of the train to see the 700 climb the long grade of Providence Hill while making some sweeping curves. For further information about the excursion and tickets see: www.sps700.org

John Cox