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/
Behind-the-scenes with Nashville Steam
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Now that the dust has settled from the arrival of the New Year, we're excited to announce the shop has come alive with the arrival and installation of our NEW superheater units! Thanks to our donors for helping end 2025 strong with over $50,000 in donations, exceeding our goal! ![]()
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The restoration of No. 576 is quickly approaching a critical time with steam tests just around the bend. Check back for more updates as we get closer to bringing the rhythm of the rails back to Music City!
What better way to close out another banner year for Nashville Steam than prepping for an even busier 2026?! 🎊 Our crew recently installed No. 576's brand new cab in its rightful place as we work towards steam tests in the new year. Donate to finish the superheater unit matching fund here 👉 www.nashvillesteam.org/donate/ and help get the engine hot that much quicker!
