The Spirit of Altoona Press Conference | Pennsylvania Railroad K4 1361

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The Railroaders Memorial Museum’s (RMM) new campaign to restore the historic Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive K4 1361 has launched at the Museum’s roundhouse complex in Altoona. The museum’s restructured Board of Directors and a new staff of historians were joined at the announcement by officials from FMW Solutions LLC, based out of Soddy-Daisy, TN. The restoration efforts of the iconic locomotive will be overseen by FMW, in conjunction with the RMM and its qualified volunteers. Ultimately, FMW will also assist in strategic planning for the eventual operation of the locomotive—which will serve as a useful educational tool and a valuable economic stimulant, not only for Blair County but for other communities throughout PA.

“FMW Solutions brings a remarkable set of skills and talents to this project,” said Joseph DeFrancesco, Executive Director of the RMM. "Their portfolio and professional approach is exactly what we need for this endeavor and their highly credentialed team has a successful track record that speaks for itself.”

“The legacy of the PRR, the K4, and the industrious identity of Altoona makes this extremely special to us,” said Davidson Ward, President of FMW Solutions. "Our team is prepared to assist RMM turn a new page in this project. Our hope is to make the locomotive a viable ambassador for Altoona and the Commonwealth for years to come.”

Producer: Mark Frederick
Video: Mark Stitzer
Audio: Steve Koehle & Kelly Lynch
Drone Footage Courtesy FMW Solutions

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