Trains Magazine Goes Behind the Scenes with Nashville Steam

Trains Magazine goes behind the scenes with Nashville Steam and its President Shane Meador and Communications Manager Joey Bryan for an update on the restoration on 576, background on how the locomotive was selected for rebuilding, and more! Learn more in this exclusive interview and send your tax-deductible donation to help us meet our matching grant goal for the end of 2021! Donate here: https://www.nashvillesteam.org/donate/

THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE has inspired millions of people throughout history – and Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway No. 576 is about to inspire thousands more. NASHVILLE STEAM is undertaking the restoration and operation of a Nashville legend. The adventure departs now. Will you climb aboard The Stripe?

The mission of the NASHVILLE STEAM PRESERVATION SOCIETY is to preserve our history by restoring and operating relevant historic railroad equipment for the purposes of education, tourism, and goodwill to and for METRO NASHVILLE.

The restoration of Locomotive 576 to operation will serve as a visceral link to the history of Nashville and honor those who make the region great. The locomotive was designed in Nashville and has been called the Music City home since delivery from the factory in 1942.
The rebuilding of Locomotive 576 to operation is influenced by a variety of important key goals:
• RESTORE the locomotive to operation for the general public enjoyment
• PARTNER with Metro Parks to provide excursion train tickets for sponsored underprivileged children’s programs
• BOLSTER the Entertainment Industry to utilize the locomotive in films, videos, and television production
• PROVIDE a transparent, visitor-and family- friendly environment during the restoration and operation of the locomotive (including when stored at its shop while not in use)
• CREATE and grow public support and awareness
• EDUCATE about the important role No. 576 played for Nashville and the Nation during WWII
• OPERATE special trains in connection with Nashville, Metro Parks, and other local venues as well as creating special events utilizing the locomotive in operation and display
• ENGAGE the community through outreach to encourage volunteers and to provide hands-on technical trade training for welding, machining, and mechanical comprehension


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