"Old 470" - Waterville, Maine, USA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member UMainah
N 44° 33.590 W 069° 37.609
19T E 450220 N 4934247
A steam locomotive on display in Waterville, Maine.
Waymark Code: WMF6P5
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
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From the commemorative plaque:

Maine Central
The Locomotive A Typical Pacific Class Passenger Engine, Was Built For The Maine Central Railroad By The American Locomotive Company In 1924 And Made Its Last Run June 13, 1954. It Is Here Preserved As A Monument To Steam Which Powered Maine Central Railroad For 92 Years

"Old 470"
Last Steam Locomotive To Run On The Maine Central Railroad
Final Trip Portland To Bangor June 13, 1954
A Gift To The City Of Waterville On The Maine Central's 100th Anniversary October 28, 1962

How long this steam locomotive remain in existance remains to be seen. The City of Waterville has solicited bids for both complete removal of the locomotive or restoration of some degree of the locomotive. Visit these links for more information:
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Update March 2014:
New England Steam Corporation has been awarded the bid with the intent to restore 470 to operating condition!

Currently a fence has been erected around 470 until funds are raised for restoration. Once the funds are secured 470 will be moved to a Maine facility. The train is still closely viewable, but can no longer be touched.

Please visit these links regarding the restoration:
Fundraising Campaign: (visit link)
NESC's Website: (visit link)
NESC's Facebook Page: (visit link) Follow the Progress!
NESC's Twitter Page: (visit link)
NESC's Youtube Page: (visit link)
Locomotive Type: (required): Steam

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Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No

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How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Display is behind a fence, access is limited to viewing only.
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