Rock Island 905 - Restoration of a 4-6-2 Pacific Steam Locomotive by the Save the 905, Inc.

(An Official Oklahoma Centennial Project)

Save the 905 Inc.
is a group dedicated to the preservation and the restoration of this old Rock Island Steam Locomotive #905 sitting in Fuqua Park, Duncan, Oklahoma.
This once proud 4-6-2 Pacific has been in our park since December, 1954. She's rusting. Periodically holes open up, letting asbestos escape which necessitates a clean up and seal job by the City. This money drain and liability forced the City to try to dispose of her in 2000. Our goal is to restore the 905 and make her an asset and which can be enjoyed by us, our children and their children.

The Rock Island 905 Historical Society, Inc.
Asbestos has been removed. A new display has been built and the 905 moved. The museum housed in the replica 1892 Duncan Rock Island Depot is now open. About two years remain on the 905 locomotive restoration. It is time to begin transitioning our objectives. We will operate under both names while the restoration is continues. When we are solely maintenance and museum operation we will completely drop the Save the 905 title. We are the same volunteers dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the 905. We hope you will continue to support our project. Thanks!

Drawing of the 905 & Replica Depot
as the new display area and museum.

The Rock Island 905 Museum
& Gift Shop

Located in Fuqua Park
Duncan, Oklahoma

Now Open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Our new MoPac transfer caboose donated by Lawayne Jones

The 905 and the new replica depot April 11, 2011

Our newly donated MoPac Transfer Caboose - open for viewing

Join Us!

Share the excitement!
How often do you get this chance?

Volunteer Opportunities

Donation

     If you had anything to do with the 905, the Rock Island, moving the locomotive, etc., please contact our
              Historian

The 905 decked in bunting for the Holidays

Read about the Bell Restoration

See our new Whistle

Decked in Colors for the Holidays

2009: The 905 decked in patriotic bunting for the 4th of July, County Fair, and other local holidays.

A Very Brief Photo Session for other photos:

Fireman's side, ready for asbestos abatement

Worker removing asbestos from the fireman's side

Tender to Loco Tensioning & Coupling devices

The 905 waiting for asbestos abatement.

Worker removing & bagging big chucks of asbestos

Detensioning the Tender

Uncoupling the Tender

The 905 decked out in bunting, 2009.

12/18/2010: The first move of the 905 since 1954.

Feb. 2011 - our one snow storm.

February 2011 - our one snow storm

Upcoming Events
	Work Sessions: at the 905 in Fuqua Park
	Work Session, Sat. Sept. 24, 2011, 0800 -1130 at the Depot in Fuqua Park.	Work on the "G" gauge layout inside the depot. Install internet and phone wiring.
	Meetings and Other Events:
	Model Train Club Open House, Nov. 5, 2011 Saturday, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 1803 N. 5th St, Duncan, OK	See flier for location and map.
		See flier for location and map.
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Many thanks to our valued supporters!

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