Chicago & North Western RR 4-6-0 No. 1385
North Freedom, WI, United States 		Location: Mid-Continent Railway Historical Society
Status: Restoration
Posted: Feb 19, 2016 @ 21:02:21 by
the new boiler is currently starting construction. the cab is almost finished, and the running gear and tender completely finished
Posted: Jan 10, 2014 @ 17:01:20 by
Old boiler is off the frame, new tender has arrived and the frame an wheels are in the shops
Posted: Apr 13, 2011 @ 08:04:50 by
Bad news. 1385 is on the backburner, and WC&C # 1 and STC # 2 are the projects as of right now.
Posted: Feb 11, 2011 @ 13:02:21 by
Got word that her new boiler may be in N freedom by this mid summer
Posted: May 20, 2007 @ 20:05:41 by Jason
#1385 is the locomotive famous for riding the rails of the "fallen flag" Chicago & North Western Railway in the 1980's as a "goodwill ambassador."  She also rode the rails of the Wisconsin Central Ltd. and the Wisconsin & Southern in 1992.  #1385 also has the distinction of being listed on the Wisconsin, as well as National Register of Historic Places.  She has been out of service since 1998, awaiting a new boiler and firebox to bring her within FRA guidelines.  #1385 is the third of three locomotives currently being brought back to operating condition at the Mid-Continental Railway, and when she is returned to service she will be the only operating ex-C & NW steam locomotive in the world.  More can be read about this magnificant locomotive at:  http://www.midcontinent.org/collectn/steam/cnw1385.html
Posted: Apr 8, 2007 @ 12:04:31 by Ben W.
Hi. I'm a guy who is collecting cans to raise money for the restoration of no.1385 and the other pieces of equipment. I'm also raising money for other tourist railroads and museums. It should be noted that no.1385 had once pulled a circus train and is turning 100 this year. HAPPY BIRTHDAY no.1385!!!
Posted: Sep 9, 2002 @ 18:09:35 by Jeff Terry

Status should be changed to "Restoration"