The Tennessean reports: Steam locomotive No. 576 sits motionless at Centennial Park, covered in bird…
Kelly LynchApril 30, 2016
The Nashville Steam Preservation Society, a non-profit made up of nationally-respected railway preservation experts, business…
Linda DuntschApril 15, 2016
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A Superheated Success! 🚂🎉 Thanks to you and our generous supporters, we smashed the Giving Tuesday goal and raised over $20,000 toward our $45,000 superheater repair costs! Likely replaced just before the locomotive was retired, the superheater units were all in relatively fair condition, except for the bottom row and about a dozen others, which displayed significant freeze damage. In order to replace them, we must build brand new units, but the work requires a new (and costly) run of special order material. Our end-of-year fundraiser will make this possible and get us closer to a steam test in 2026. Thanks to everyone who donated and boosted our goal during a time when there are so many worthwhile projects in the railroad industry to support.
Over $4,000 has been raised just this morning for Giving Tuesday, as EVERY donation will be ✨ QUADRUPLED ✨ Your donation goes directly toward replacing those superheaters and pushing the restoration into its next chapter. Superheat your gift here: www.nashvillesteam.org/donate/
🔥 Giving Tuesday JUST Got Bigger and all donations are now QUADRUPLED! 🔥![]()
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Two generous private donors have stepped forward with new $5,000 matches, on top of the $25,000 match announced last week. ![]()
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That means every dollar given on Giving Tuesday turns into FOUR.![]()
$1 → $4.![]()
$10 → $40.![]()
A little spark becomes a blast of steam.![]()
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This is a pivotal moment for No. 576. The boiler has passed its FRA hydrostatic test, and the team is now preparing the locomotive for its first steam test, but unexpected superheater repairs have introduced a new $45,000 hurdle. These custom-milled units are essential to bringing 576 back to life.![]()
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Your Giving Tuesday gift goes directly toward replacing those superheaters and pushing the restoration into its next chapter. 🚂 🔜![]()
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Make your tax-deductible donation today:![]()
www.nashvillesteam.org/donate/
