The Chesapeake and Ohio 2716 on its way to Ravenna, Kentucky from New Haven, Kentucky on 26 July 2019. Once there, the 2716 will be completely restored to running condition again and used to pull excursion trains. It was a sight to behold as it was moved out of the yard behind Clinchfield 800!
Union Pacific Big Boy #4006 at the St. Louis Transportation Museum. One of only eight surviving Big Boy locomotives, this was the world's largest steam locomotive. It was used to haul heavy freight trains in the Rocky Mountains. Built in 1941, it continued in service until the late 1950s. It weighed 600 tons, was 132 feet long and had a top speed of 80 mph.
The "steel wheels" of Chesapeake and Ohio 2716. Built in 1943, this steam locomotive was used to haul coal throughout its years of service. Retired in 1957, it was last run in 1996 and has now been moved to Ravenna, Kentucky and will be fully restored to operating condition by the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation.
