Engine 557 Merchandise

 

“Once a Hobo – The Autobiography of Monte Holm”

Vic Jansen and Steve Rimple, Monte Holm’s grandson, have arranged the donation of the remaining stock of Monte Holme’s autobiography, “Once a Hobo.” Monte saved 557 from the scrap line in Everett, Washington, and was her owner and caretaker for almost 50 years. The book features 557 prominently.

Copies are available for $25.00, postage paid, via USPS Priority Mail. Purchase on-line or by mailing a check to the address at the bottom of the page.

 

Once a Hobo

 

“Ol’ 556 – Alaska’s Mighty Steam Engine”

Shannon Cartwright, well known Alaskan illustrator and author, has completed the third printing of her great story of 557’s sister, Alaska Railroad #556. Including numerous illustrations done by Shannon, this book is ideal for children or the young at heart. In this edition she has included 4 pages featuring “The Return of 557” with photos of the 557 restoration. Shannon is a good friend of 557 and copies purchased from the Engine 557 Restoration Company are signed by the author.

Copies are available for $13.00 ea. plus $7.00 for delivery by USPS Priority Mail. We can include a second copy for $13.00 in the same mailer at no additional shipping cost. Purchase on-line or by mailing a check to the address at the bottom of the page.

Number of copies, postage included.
Book Book

 

Purchases may also be made by mail by sending your check and mailing address to:

Engine 557 Restoration Company
P.O. Box 875360
Wasilla, Alaska 99687-5360

To save postage, copies can be picked up at the 557 Engine house. You should call (907) 350-4340 first to verify the times that a staff member will be available.