Southern Railway 2-8-0 No. 401
Monticello, IL, United States 		Location: Monticello Ry Museum
Status: Operational
Posted: Aug 18, 2023 @ 11:08:53 by Steve Frost, European Editor
The company was The Southern RAILWAY! Not all US companies took the title "Railroad" and the Southern was one that did not. Take a look at their herald. Please check your facts before adding comments.
Posted: May 4, 2021 @ 20:05:03 by Doggy
Currently down for 1472 day rebuild
Posted: Sep 7, 2014 @ 19:09:19 by Nick Medovich
fuel should be changed to oil. 401 now burns disel
Posted: Apr 15, 2011 @ 18:04:50 by Terry Spirek
Southern #401 NOW Operational for the 2011 season!
Posted: Sep 18, 2010 @ 21:09:46 by Larken Parr
Should be changed to Operational and Fuel should be changed to oil.
Posted: Sep 5, 2009 @ 06:09:17 by Random Person
Had its first steam test, http://www.mrym.org/401_pt2.html
Posted: Nov 4, 2008 @ 13:11:42 by New York Central
This engine was built to burn coal but Monticello is fixing it to burn used vegtable oil or bio-diesel.
Posted: Mar 22, 2006 @ 20:03:42 by Kent McClure
New boiler delivered in June 2005. Now attached to frame, and locomotive is being rewheeled. Crews work on the locomotive on Thursdays and on Saturday/Sunday. All help and donations are appreciated! www.mrym.org
Posted: Feb 6, 2004 @ 08:02:11 by Bill Nelms
The new boiler is being built in St. Louise and anyone can go to the Monticello on thursdays to lend a hand in the locos rebuild.  Good chance to get dirty on a loco, sorry that I can't give more info but I haven't made it up there to work yet!
Posted: Nov 19, 2003 @ 15:11:48 by Kent McClure
This locomotive is currently undergoing restoration, which includes a new boiler, as well as considerable amounts of other work.  The Museum's goal for it's return to service is 2007, the locomotive's 100th anniversary.