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.

******* Asbestos Abatement Completed!! *******

***** Ready for Flag Day, Duncan Founder's Day, & the 4th of July *****

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Volunteer Opportunities

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

06/14/08 ready for Flag day & 4th of July

Read about the Bell Restoration

See our new Whistle

Decked Out in Colors 06/14/08

This is a temporary paint job to prevent rust and reduce its eye-sore appearance. Final prep and painting won't take place until 2009......and "Yes" we will fill in for the asbestos removed and will cover that with sheet metal before replacing the piping and walks.
Read about our next steps in this process.

Fireman's side, ready for asbestos abatement

Worker removing asbestos from the fireman's side

905 immediately following asbestos abatement

The 905 waiting for asbestos abatement.

Worker removing & bagging big chucks of asbestos

03/27/2008 Asbestos Removal Completed

Upcoming Events
	Work Sessions:
	June 28 Saturday 0800 - 1100	Finish Painting boiler section
	Meetings and Other Events:
	March-August August 20 - 23, 2008 Fall 2008	lay track Booth at Stephens County Free Fair Move locomotive to new display area.

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