NRHS Western Star Excursion, July 2005. Part 1
Preparations the day before
Backing out of the roundhouse to get a bath. Photo by Terry Thompson.
Jon LaTendresse in the fireman's seat. Photo by Terry Thompson.
Photo by Terry Thompson.
All pretty with new paint. We thank Rich ("Durango") for painting the jacketing below the running board. Photo by Terry Thompson.
Arnie Holden on top of the cab and Jon LaTendresse are washing the 700. Photo by Terry Thompson.
Photo by Terry Thompson.
Jon and Arnie giving the Lady a bath. Photo by Terry Thompson.
Photo by Terry Thompson.
Getting ready to head over to Union Station
Out on the south lead, SP 4449 approaches to make the join, while Jim Vanderbeck stands by. Photo by Terry Thompson.
Both engines move slowly on the curved track by the roundhouse. Photo by Terry Thompson.
Linda Vanderbeck watching the departure. Photo by Terry Thompson.