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New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society
SANTA FE 2926 puts steam back on the map again! Monday, August 20, 2018, New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society fired up the boiler of the AT&SF No. 2926 steam locomotive for the first time since the early 1950s. Over the next two days tests and inspections were performed as the boiler was gradually pressurized to 240 pounds per square inch. The Federal Railway Administration inspector was in attendance. The steam was used to clean out the inside of the rebuilt boiler taking away decades of grit and dirt from the three miles of steel boiler tubing and passage ways inside the locomotive. The fire was killed on the morning of Wednesday August 22 and the public invited to tour the still warm locomotive as guests of the NMSL&RHS. Hundreds visited along with local and national media interested in this story. For the past 17 years, the all-volunteer organization has functioned as a skilled industrial team - a team utilizing (and often fabricating) a variety of equipment, instruments, tools, and machines. They have worked outside in a dirty, sooty, greasy environment, exposed to a variety of weather conditions. Many milestones could not have been reached without the dedication of the volunteers and the generosity of loyal supporters from the US and around the world. As 2926 nears operation, the society will begin to focus on its next goal - steam rail excursions and becoming a major tourist attraction in the state of New Mexico. The challenges and costs are many for this goal! SANTA FE 2926 is on its way!! NMSL&RHS is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and is listed on both the City of Albuquerque and State of New Mexico historic registers. (www.2926.us)Use our Albuquerque trip itinerary builder tool to visit New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society on your trip to Albuquerque, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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have an open house once a year best time to visit with exhibits, very friendly and informative, can also go other times and learn from the people working
have an open house once a year best time to visit with exhibits, very friendly and informative, can also go other times and learn from the people working more »
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Great tour, volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable. My dad and husband both had a fabulous time. Thanks!
Great tour, volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable. My dad and husband both had a fabulous time. Thanks! more »
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This was fabulous! I recommend anyone to do tour whether you like trains or not. So informative and loved our tour Guide!
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If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Incredibly friendly crew, amazing story of persistence. 80 year old beast that sat idle in a park for 40 years, was rescued, then another 20 years of restoration. Congratulations to all involved, hope to see it on the main line someday!
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