The Engine 557 Restoration Company is nearing the end of a 10-year, ground-up, overhaul for operation of former Alaska Railroad steam locomotive #557, the last steam locomotive operated by the Railroad. After being sold for scrap, Monte Holm of Moses Lake, WA purchased the locomotive for his "House of Poverty" museum. He preserved 557 for 45 years, and even operated her a few times. On his passing, the locomotive was purchased and donated to the Company with the intent that it be returned to operation for special excursions on the rails of the Alaska Railroad.
In addition to longer videos, there is a playlist of short, in-process videos created by the late Stewart Sterling, one of the crew of volunteers who are overhauling the locomotive.
See Facebook "557 Restoration Company" for frequent posts on the restoration.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, incorporated in Alaska in 2012, and physically located in Wasilla, Alaska, 50 miles north of Anchorage.