Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway 4-6-2 No. 3415
Abilene, Kansas, United States 		Location: Smoky Valley Railroad
Status: 1472-day Overhaul
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Posted: Dec 12, 2022 @ 15:12:50 by Luke
this locomotive runs on the abilene and smoky valley railroad
Posted: Jul 30, 2010 @ 04:07:58 by Ray
I recently made the visit when the train was operational and road in the cab (it costs extra) it was worth it. The engine has been nicely restored to operational condition. However, they are still kind of low budget. It was a pleasure seeing this engine in operation.
Posted: Jul 20, 2009 @ 20:07:40 by
OPERATIONAL
Posted: May 20, 2009 @ 09:05:17 by djm

Engine has completed resortation, and maiden voyage and dedication will be May 23, 2009 in Abilene Kansas.

 

Posted: Dec 5, 2008 @ 21:12:13 by Fred Tefft
3415 passed the FRA inspection Dec. 2, 08 and was operated to the A&SV depot for public unveiling. There is still much work to be done this winter. First run is to be in May.
Posted: Nov 13, 2008 @ 14:11:40 by craig smith
I learned that 3415 has steamed up last weekend for the first in years. I think she will be running in 2009.
Posted: Nov 13, 2008 @ 09:11:34 by Luke
She was test fired a few days ago. They are just waiting for the FRA inspection to occur, most likely in December.
Posted: Mar 2, 2004 @ 15:03:53 by GP40
#3415 was moved out of the park in 1996 and has been sitting at the Abilene and Smoky Hill railroad depot near Downtown ever since. They were hoping to restore the locomotive to operating condition to pull excursions on the A&SH,but they had no money to restore it. The idea of the engine pulling the tourist train was just a dream... UNTIL NOW. The railroad just recieved a grant from the state of Kansas to restore the engine to operation. It should be in service by 2006 or 2007.
Posted: Oct 8, 2002 @ 15:10:25 by Doug Bailey

My sincere apologies. Since we don't have permission from Mr. Thelen to use the photograph it has been removed.

Doug

Posted: Oct 8, 2002 @ 15:10:01 by Richard Jenkins
That's actually a George Thelen photo.