Steam Locomotive #557 Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: Don Haynes
From: Lenexa, Kansas
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
While visiting my mother and two sisters in August of 2017 we visited the #557 restoration site. I am a 40 year railroader for the BNSF Railway Company and was excited to see this great undertaking in progress. I don't know much about steam engines but the passion, determination, and enthusiasm you all have for restoring a historical piece of history is truly inspiring. The attention to detail and workmanship was easy to see. I hope I can visit again to see the progress and maybe even ride the #557 once in service. Thanks for allowing us to witness a wonderful and exciting part of Alaska's history.

Added: September 8, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Bob Fish
From: Tucson, AZ
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Was on an Alaskan cruise last year and finally saw where you are located in Wasilla, Alaska. Unfortunately, never was able to see the project first hand. Are the cruse lines/ tour bus operators aware of your project? :!cool:

Added: June 19, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Joseph Darrel Cason
From: Castalian Springs TN.
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I was the Asst Dir of Project 819. I was the founder of the Cotton Belt Rail Historical Society. inc Which helped fund the 819's restoration .When we got her running, I was Asst CMO , FIREMAN, Grease monkey,engine wiper & Flunky.
Also I was blessed to be with the UP Steam Crew some as a fireman,greasemonkey etc, on the 3985 from 92-95.
Also I spent 11 days with the steam crew on the 4449's Worlds Fair Daylight in 84.
Now I am one of the PR guys for Nashville Steam restoring the N.C.&St.L # 576.
Also the Admin on 16 Steam Loco pages on FB.

Added: December 10, 2019

Submitted by
Name: Patty Peirsol
From: Fairbanks, Alaska
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
A huge thank you to all of you working on this magnificent railroad artifact! May it be back on the rails soon. Those of us in the process of saving another Alaska Railroad gem, the SS Nenana, are especially respectful of your passion and persistence in the face of overwhelming odds!

Added: June 17, 2018

Submitted by
Name: John Biehn
From: Cincinnati, Ohio
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Cannot wait to ride behind and photograph the 557 when it's completed. A photo charter would be nice.

Added: March 18, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Jonah

Comments:
This is pretty cool! can't wait to see the locomotive up and running again!

Added: February 1, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Travis Tarter
From: Wolcott Indiana
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Can't wait to see it in person back on the rails

Added: December 5, 2017

Submitted by
Name: bruce jaffa
From: The railroad town of Moose Pass
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Pat,

Great to read of your progress. I retired from full time work 8-31. Let me know when you are ready to stab tubes.

Added: November 13, 2017

Submitted by
Name: nathaniel berkowitz
From: sausalito california
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
great project and keep on rolling!

Added: November 4, 2017

Submitted by
Name: Samuel Dickenson
From: Port Huron, MI
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Just wanted to let you folks know that I'm happy you're working on this project. I'm really looking forward to being able to see this locomotive return to service. Keep up the good work.

Added: October 5, 2017