CASE STUDIES

Featured Steam Locomotive Restoration Projects

Since 1958, our team has been involved in the successful operation and exhibition of many steam locomotive restoration projects around the world. We pride ourselves on the quality results that we’ve produced over the years, but we believe that our best work is yet to come.

Explore our case studies below to see what we’re capable of doing for you.

Back to the Tracks: An Update on Southern No. 722

A few months ago, we shared our ongoing work on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad’s Southern No. 722. The iconic steam locomotive is being painstakingly rebuilt with a blend of new and reconditioned parts. Since that time, our team has made progress as the project moves closer to the final stages. A Recap of Southern No.

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Restoration of Tidewater Tank Car

Our mechanical team doesn’t just rebuild and restore all aspects of steam locomotives, such as the ones you see when you visit the Strasburg Rail Road. They also work on railcars and freight cars, like the Tidewater Tank Car. A Brief History This tank car was built in 1923 by the General American Tank Car Company, now

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Southern No. 722: Back on Track

Our mechanical team rebuilds and restores all aspects of steam locomotives, like the ones you ride in when you visit Strasburg Rail Road.  When the Great Smokey Mountain Railroad started restoring Southern No. 722 to its original condition, they asked for our help with the inspection and repair of the boiler as well as drive wheel machine work

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The History & Restoration of the William Mason No. 25 Locomotive

Our mechanical team rebuilds and restores all aspects of the trains, including the construction and refurbishment of wooden passenger cars, like the ones you ride in when you visit Strasburg Rail Road. A project from our archives is our work on the William Mason No. 25 for the movie Wild Wild West (1999). A Brief History

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