🚨 It’s C&NW #1385 Wednesday! 🚨 On December 5th, we performed several tests/procedures while #1385 was steamed up! One of them being the dynamos. President and General Manager of Mid-Continent, Andy Spinelli, and #1385 Task Force Leader, Mike Wahl, talk through the purpose of the dynamo. Fundraising Update: Thank you to everyone who’s helped us reach $17,354 of our $300,000 fundraising goal. We're incredibly thankful for your continued support. We’re nearing the finish line! Please consider don
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🚨 It’s C&NW #1385 Wednesday! 🚨 On December 5th, we performed several tests/procedures while #1385 was steamed up! One of them being the dynamos. President and General Manager of Mid-Continent, Andy Spinelli, and #1385 Task Force Leader, Mike Wahl, talk through the purpose of the dynamo. Fundraising Update: Thank you to everyone who’s helped us reach $17,354 of our $300,000 fundraising goal. We're incredibly thankful for your continued support. We’re nearing the finish line! Please consider don
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🚨 It’s C&NW #1385 Wednesday! 🚨 On December 5th, 2025, we performed several tests/procedures while #1385 was steamed up! President and General Manager of Mid-Continent, Andy Spinelli, and #1385 Task Force Leader, Mike Wahl, talk through the purpose of the air compressors on the locomotive. Since recording this video, we have raised $45,429 out of our $300,000 goal. If you would like to help us steam into 2026, please consider making a donation. 🚂 Side Note: During an engine house tour event ba
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🚨 It’s C&NW #1385 Wednesday! 🚨 On December 5th, 2025, we performed several tests/procedures while #1385 was steamed up! President and General Manager of Mid-Continent, Andy Spinelli, and #1385 Task Force Leader, Mike Wahl, talk through the purpose of the air compressors on the locomotive. Since recording this video, we have raised $45,429 out of our $300,000 goal. If you would like to help us steam into 2026, please consider making a donation. 🚂 Side Note: During an engine house tour event ba
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CNW 1385: On Track to Operation, One Year Later
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CNW 1385: On Track to Operation, One Year Later
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Circus Train with Steam Power going through Wisconsin in 1987!
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🚨 It’s C&NW #1385 Wednesday! 🚨 We sat down with project lead, Mike Wahl, to tackle some of your most frequently asked questions about the legendary Chicago & North Western #1385! This weeks question: What happened to the original tender and its trucks? 💬 Have questions? Drop them in the comments and stay tuned each week! 🚂 Interested in supporting the locomotive's restoration? Donate online using the link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PG2UBGDPR4GNU #restoration #steamlocom
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🚨 It’s C&NW #1385 Wednesday! 🚨 We sat down with project lead, Mike Wahl, to tackle some of your most frequently asked questions about the legendary Chicago & North Western #1385! This weeks question: What happened to the original tender and its trucks? 💬 Have questions? Drop them in the comments and stay tuned each week! 🚂 Interested in supporting the locomotive's restoration? Donate online using the link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PG2UBGDPR4GNU #restoration #steamlocom
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🚨 It’s C&NW #1385 Wednesday! 🚨 Last week Friday, we performed several tests/procedures while #1385 was steamed up! One of them being a blow out. Fundraising Update: Thank you to everyone who’s helped us reach $15,561 of our $300,000 fundraising goal. Your support over 13 years means everything. We’re nearing the finish line! Please consider donating to help us steam into 2026! 🚂💛 🛠️ What Your Support Will Help Finish: Large items: - Finish pistons, rings, and rod packing. - New drawbar. - J
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🚨 It’s C&NW #1385 Wednesday! 🚨 Last week Friday, we performed several tests/procedures while #1385 was steamed up! One of them being a blow out. Fundraising Update: Thank you to everyone who’s helped us reach $15,561 of our $300,000 fundraising goal. Your support over 13 years means everything. We’re nearing the finish line! Please consider donating to help us steam into 2026! 🚂💛 🛠️ What Your Support Will Help Finish: Large items: - Finish pistons, rings, and rod packing. - New drawbar. - J
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🚨 It’s C&NW #1385 Wednesday! 🚨 We sat down with project lead, Mike Wahl, to tackle some of your most frequently asked questions about the legendary Chicago & North Western #1385! This weeks question: How much did the #1385 cost when it was brand new? 💬 Have questions? Drop them in the comments and stay tuned each week! 🚂 Our final amount to bring this restoration to completion is $300,000. If you are interested in helping us meet that goal, please consider donating! You can donate online usi
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🚨 It’s C&NW #1385 Wednesday! 🚨 We sat down with project lead, Mike Wahl, to tackle some of your most frequently asked questions about the legendary Chicago & North Western #1385! Starting this week, we’re dropping new Q&A videos and restoration updates every Wednesday, giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work happening since #1385's return home! 💬 Have questions? Drop them in the comments and stay tuned each week for more exciting updates! 🚂 Interested in support
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Chicago & Northwestern 1385 (clip)
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🚨 It’s C&NW #1385 Wednesday! 🚨 Part 2 of our Chicago and North Western #1385 "Tour of the Cab" series is here! This week, locomotive fireman Al Joyce shows us the fireman’s side of the cab, breaks down his key duties, and dives into the art of reading the fire. Together, we’re working toward a $300,000 goal to complete the locomotive's restoration as we head into 2026. With your support, we have currently met 16% of our goal! We’re deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed so far. Please
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🚨 It’s C&NW #1385 Wednesday! 🚨 Thanks to your continued support, we are now up to $48,034 out of our $300,000 goal. That milestone is no small feat and is truly a testament to the passion of this community! We are deeply grateful to everyone who has donated, shared their personal stories connected to the engine, or expressed excitement about seeing this historic locomotive operate again later this year. Even though the finish line is in sight, we must reach our full $300,000 goal in order to b
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C&NW #1385 Restoration Progress Update - PART 2
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Here's a sneak peek of our Chicago & North Western #1385 steam locomotive on the move with the help of the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad! 👀 Join us tonight (7/12/2025) at Mid-Continent Railway Museum to welcome our beloved steam locomotive home. Starting at 4:30 PM you can... 🎤 Hear speeches from our museum project leaders 📸 See the locomotive up close and witness the banner breakthrough after a group photo 🍿 Enjoy light complimentary refreshments or visit the food truck that will be station
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On September 26, 2019 the new boiler for Mid-Continent Railway Museum's steam locomotive, Chicago & North Western #1385 was delivered and installed on the locomotive's frame. The new boiler weighs 41,000 lbs. Work on the locomotive is taking place at a machine shop near Madison, Wis. Learn more about the C&NW #1385's new boiler and read past updates at https://www.midcontinent.org/category/cnw-1385/. Any donations made via the Donate button on this post will go directly toward helping return the
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CNW 1385 Back on the Rails at Mid-Continent Railway Museum 07-14-2025
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Learn more about our C&NW #1385's tender from Mid-Continent Railway Museum president, Andy! Our "Bring the #1385 Home" fund is now up to $25,980.70. Our goal is $80,000 to bring the engine back to Mid-Continent. If you would like to donate, please go to our website at midcontinent.org or call our office at 608-522-4261. #steamlocomotive #railwaymuseum #northfreedomwi #midcontinentrailwaymuseum | Mid-Continent Railway Museum
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Tomorrow is the day! 🎉🚂 Our legendary Chicago and North Western #1385 steam locomotive is finally coming home to Mid-Continent Railway Museum! Join us at the museum THIS Saturday, July 12th at 4:30 PM for a historic day as Mid-Continent celebrates the return of #1385 after 13 years. 🎤 Hear speeches from our museum project leaders 📸 See the locomotive up close and witness the banner breakthrough after a group photo 🍿 Enjoy snacks and drinks that will be provided at the event 🎟 PLUS... bid i
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The answer to What's That Sound is...the piston movement of the Barco M-23 Power Reverse Gear mounted to 1385! Here you see our Foreman of Steam, Ed, testing out the cylinder on compressed air. The trio of Ed, Steve and Alex (from FMW Solutions) a magnetic base drill helped the cylinder find her home back on 1385's new boiler. We'll post some photos in another post. To learn more about this device check out our August 2023 post about the power-reverse's refurbishment: https://www.midcontinent.or
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