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Help Certify 5109 — The Final Step Before the Bluebird Can Roll Again
At a Glance: Axle repair, hanging steps, and brake rigging on C&O 5109 are complete as of August 29. Next, the locomotive moves to Yawberg Road for engine servicing before its first start in years. The last gate before legal passenger operation is FRA blue-card certification. That card unlocks Phase I. We need you to…
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Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum Announces Organizational Changes
The Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum (TLE&W) is announcing several administrative changes following recent board action. Rick Westphal has stepped down as President, longtime Treasurer Frank Oles is departing for medical reasons, Durrell Johnson has been elected the organization’s new President, and Andy Ciesler is transitioning from Director of Technology into the…
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Phone Service Restored – A New Chapter for TLE&W
Dear Friends and Supporters of the Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum, We are pleased to announce that the temporary phone service issues we recently experienced have been fully resolved. More importantly, this resolution marks a significant milestone in our organization’s history. For the first time, TLE&W’s telephone system is now handled by…