Hopefully this fall or early 2020 734 will get worked on to be operational again to join newly resorted 1309 since 1309 is nearly complete and should be operational by late July or August on the Western Maryland Railroad and possibly maybe once 734 is operational again we'll get a few doubleheaders on freight and passenger trains too with 1309
its very likely that ls&i 34 (734) will be back in service after a statement by the WMSR that after all other projects are Finished that 734 will go under her 1472 day inspection and all repairs to the engine well be done. but it sitting outside for 5 years dose not help the situation
From what I’ve heard it will be quite awhile before it’s restored. The locomotive is worn out from years of hard running and poor maintenance. As of right now it is retired from service until they can raise the money to perform a thorough restoration.
