| Santa Fe 3415 rolls the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad's 2 P.M. train in from Abilene right on time at a blazing 10 MPH. The 91 year old steamer is a 4-6-2 Pacific Type and was built in June 1919 by Baldwin, and carries the Builders Number of 51861. The 3415 frequented the Santa Fe between Kansas City and La Junta, CO in its day, and operated at speeds of up to 100 MPH. She was retired in 1955 and was placed on display in Eisenhower Park in Abilene, KS April, 1996 when it was moved to the ASV. Restoration started in 2005 and was completed in early 2009. The engine runs about once a month. Otherwise, the ASV 4, an ALCO S1 runs the train. |