Is IRCA 40 back on the Loop?

[Kurt Maechner]

I read a Trains article in 2017 stating that IRCA 40 was coming back to run on the Loop for 2018.  40 was a regular loco on the GLRR during the Ashby management of the Loop and I was surprised to hear that it would be making its way back.  Does anyone know if this came to fruition?
Kurt

[jason midyette]

Yes 40 is indeed back in Silver Plume, undergoing an overhaul and should be in service next year.

Jason Midyette

[Kurt Maechner]

Thanks, Jason.  Out of curiosity, do you know if it was a problem to get it back to the loop?  From what I read back in the mid-2000s, there was a lot of unhappiness between the CHS and the Ashby management.  Since the Ashbys owned #40, I didn't think they would be thrilled to let it return to the loop after all the trouble that went on back then.  Although, if I recall, wasn't 40 donated to the CRRM?  None of this is meant to be political, I'm honestly just curious.

[Charles McMillan]

Kurt,

Stored at the Museum , not donated. 40 went to the Loop because dollars talk.

Charles McMillan