Geared Steam Locomotive  NEWS - 2002

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12/02/2002

Minot, North Dakota

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ADDED 12/03/2002:

"At the present time no action has been taken however a committee has been formed to save the engine, and they will hold their first meeting  December 10th at 7 PM. The contact person for this committee is:

Erwin Wright
2808 1st Ave  SW
Minot, ND 58701

Telephone 701-838-5541

You may be interested in contacting him for further updates.
Again, our thanks.
Sincerely, 

Marlene Olson

 Secretary - Minot Park District" 

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02/19/2002

Harbor Springs, Michigan

"The Harbor Springs (Michigan) Area Historical Society has authorized a second annual steam up to be held in conjunction with the 2002 "Shay Days" on July 19, 20, and 21, 2002. Portable gauge #1 layouts will be set-up outside and the essentials for steaming will be provided (except for fuel). You will be able to say you operated your live steam locomotive on the site of the Shay machine shop, where Ephraim built and maintained three locomotives for the Hemlock Central Railroad just across the street from his home. Limited to all geared locomotives but particularly Shay locomotives!

For those of you wishing to participate in the steam up for the weekend please contact Bruce Gathman at: shayloco@voyager.net or 231-526-0174, for further information about Shay Days and Harbor Springs and help making arrangements for your accommodations. Yes we know it is a long way off the beaten path to come to Harbor Springs but the HSAHS board members feel they would like to show their appreciation, for your attending and steaming and to help make their show a success, by opening their homes to you during the three day event-limited availability. Local commercial accommodations are limited this time of year so plan ahead. There isn't a better place to visit either. Mackinac Island is only 25 miles away! Ice Cream and Fudge abound and we have some of the greatest eating establishments to try while you're here. Call the Chamber of Commerce if you don't believe me!

And if you can't bring a live steam Shay locomotive or some other live steam geared locomotive to operate just plan on coming to enjoy the area history, the displays, and the excellent programs on Ephraim Shay.