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Don's Rail Photos
United States Army
Steam Locomotives
In June, 1952, I arrived at Fort Eustis, VA, for my basic training. Here was a wonderful steam and diesel powered railroad, but steam was the primary power. I stayed until the end of the year when I shipped out to Korea. I returned twice for reserve training in 1956 and 1957. I want to thank Brian Rumary, who provided additional information from England, and to Steve Holding, who also added information.
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3523 was built by Baldwin in December 1944, #70490. It came to Alaska in 1945 as 557, and it was retired in June 1963. It was sold to Michaelson Steel & Supply Co in 1964 and became Mon-Road RR 557 in 1965. After Monte Holm passed away, it was sold to Vic Jansen and donated to Engine 557 Restoration Company in 2011. It was shipped back to Anchorage and is be restored for service.
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Mom did.
If you want God to hear your prayers, hear the voice of the poor. If you wish God to anticipate your wants, provide those of the needy without waiting for them to ask you.
--- St. Thomas of Villanova