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April 1 - September 30
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

October 1 - March 31
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed Sunday
 
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Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Easter
 
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The Extensive Renovation of ACL Steam Engine #250

The Extensive Renovation of ACL Steam Engine #250
The following pictures document the renovation of steam engine #250 being returned to something close to its original appearance.

 

#250 waiting at the Kerr Street Station (circa 1950)

 
 

Old #250 prior to restoration
 

Inspection in preparation to restoration



 

Work is under way
 

A few parts off for repair

 

Asbestos abatement in progress


 

Access stairs being installed at the end of the project



 

Engine #250 as she stands today