Grand Trunk Western 4070
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Grand Trunk Western No. 4070 is a 2-8-2 Light Mikado steam locomotive built in 1918 by the American Locomotive Company to pull passenger and freight services in parts of Michigan. When she was retired from the Grand Trunk, she was sold and pulled excursions in many parts of the United States.
History
The locomotive was built in 1918 by the American Locomotive Company in Schenectady, NY and was originally numbered as 3734. 4070's road career consisted of pulling freight and passengers services in parts of Michigan. In 1957, her number was changed to 4070. She continued to pull regular services until in March 1960, when she pulled her final revenue freight and was soon after retired. The locomotive sat for almost six years until the Midwest Railway Preservation Society acquired her on a five-year lease.
Life after the Grand Trunk
The years of 1966 through 1968 saw the 4070 pulling excursions through Chicago, Valparaiso, and the South Bend. Later in 1968, she pulled some excursions in Pennsylvania and also double headed with Reading 2102 during her time there. After running a few times in parts of PA, the 4070 was used at Conneaut Lake Park. In 1971, the MRPS bought out 4070 and she became their property. 4070 stayed in Conneaut until she left Pennsylvania in 1975 to run on the newly built Cuyahoga Scenic Valley Railroad. In 1984, she was painted as CB&Q 4070 for filming in the movie The Natural. After the movie she continued to run trains on the Cuyahoga until in 1990 it was found that she needed repairs. Seeing that the repairs would take too long and that the cost of the repairs would take too long, 4070 was left to sit and was once again retired.[2]
Second restoration
The 4070 sat for a while and in 2011 it was sent to Cleveland, Ohio were it is currently being restored to operation by its owner at the Midwest Railway Preservation Society. The said cost of her restoration is $1,290,000.[3] When the money is funded the restoration time would be set at around two years.
References
- ↑ "The Grand Trunk Western #4070". paleoferrosaurus.com.
- ↑ "Locomotives Being Restored". Steam Railroading.
- ↑ "Steam Locomotive 4070 being restored at Midwest Railway Preservation Society". Midwest Railway Preservation Society.