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Railroads & Locomotives Heritage Rail Preservation Alaska No. 557 fired up after 60 years

Alaska No. 557 fired up after 60 years

By | November 16, 2025

Restoration of last Alaska Railroad steam locomotive nears completion

Steam locomotive with smoking stack during test firing.

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