How many times do any of us get to experience the same historic event twice in a lifetime? I did recently during the re-debut of steam locomotive No. 10 that is owned and operated by the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad.
No. 10, after years of restoration, debuted in Yacolt in December 2006, and it looked to have a very promising future at the time. But after operating a full schedule in 2007, everything came to a crashing halt due to a major dispute between the four owners of the steam locomotive.
After more than five years of legal wrangling and other delays, No. 10 made its triumphant return to the rails of the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad last Saturday, much to the delight of everyone that was gathered there that day. So, welcome back old friend, and full steam ahead for many years to come.
Kurt F. Anders
CENTRALIA
