Western Railroad Discussion > MILW 5057 @ Usk, Wa; 07/15/2019

Upon receiving permission, MILW 5057 was photographed at the POVA shops in Usk, Washington

There were a number of interesting units in various stages of restoration.

If you usk nicely in the office they'll probably let you take a picture

Jonathan Fischer
West Seattle, WA

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Oh  my, that 5057 is a sad sight. I almost wish I hadn't seen it. I saw some GP20s parked in Terre Haute, IN shortly after the Milwaukee ceased to exist and they almost looked that bad. I did some research with the trustee's office and he said they could be purchased for $6K, each, as is. At least one had a warped crankcase. I didn't have the money or a location to put one then but I wish I had.

The 5057 might look sad but all should be happy that the Cascade Rail Foundation raised the money to buy the locomotive
from Portola and have since raised enough money for the paint and restoration. Once finished it's going back to Cle Elum in
front of the restored depot.

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No they won’t. Been there three times and NO was the answer.

Posted from iPhone

Uh huh, did you shower, shave and look pretty and ask nice with a twenty in your hand?

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I guess I got lucky

Jonathan Fischer
West Seattle, WA

Had no idea there were any U25Bs left. I can't imagine complaining about this! Thanks for sharing

Plus, it needs batteries and a couple other minor items but is otherwise operable.

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Slow and steady will win a race!   She'll look outstanding next to the Cle Elum depot and substation one day.   That's a group that is really making lemonaid out of lemons.   The depot and substation there were in terrible shape with one foot in the grave before they took control of the area.   Now you can eat in the depot and it's a great launch point for those making use of the great John Wayne Trail.   The future looks very good for the 5057 and this organization thankfully.

Thanks for sharing the latest photos.   I've been wondering how 5057 is coming.  

SD45X Wrote:
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> No they won’t. Been there three times and NO was
> the answer.
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> Posted from iPhone

Yeah, I have gotten the same answer as SD45X has..


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