Rebuilding SP 745


SP 745 at Gretna Fest

Before any steam locomotive is initially put in service or brought out of retirement, and after every 1472 service days or 15 years, whichever is earlier, an individual competent to conduct the inspection shall inspect the entire boiler.

49 CFR § 230.17

Although the #745 rebuild project may have appeared dormant, work behind the scenes has certainly not stopped. It has been a lengthy process; we were expecting to start work soon but may now be delayed due to relocation efforts.