On the scene reporting by a True Blue team member on the ground at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa: Narrow gauge locomotive Number Six is still in the shop and was not running during the first two days at Old Threshers this year. The dedicated railroad volunteers have really been knocking themselves out re-assembling the old girl, since they received the repaired boiler not too many months ago. You should visit the Midwest Central Railroad shop to see the progress first hand if you make it to Iowa this weekend. (Update: The shop crew thinks they will have Six up and running this weekend. Number 9 had a shakedown run Friday after some repairs, and needs a bit more fixing before it is ready to work.)These first two photos of the beloved Baldwin Mogul are publicity shots from the Midwest Central from the 1960's.
This shot was taken at the 1987 show as the engine was being readied for its first run after a major overhaul.
There is Mrs. True Blue Sam leaning out from the front door of the lead car one evening at the 2006 Labor Day weekend show. Engines Number 9 and 16 will be packing the load this year, so you can still have your train rides. Below is a video posted by SemperVaporo of Engines 9, 6, and 16 at the 2007 show.
This shot was taken at the 1987 show as the engine was being readied for its first run after a major overhaul. There is Mrs. True Blue Sam leaning out from the front door of the lead car one evening at the 2006 Labor Day weekend show. Engines Number 9 and 16 will be packing the load this year, so you can still have your train rides. Below is a video posted by SemperVaporo of Engines 9, 6, and 16 at the 2007 show.
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