I would like to know if anyone else beside myself knows anything about the Flying Yankee which is currently undergoing. a complete restoraton.
For those that don't know, it is the second of only 3, three car streamlined
trains that was built by the Budd Co. of PA. It was operated jointly by the Boston & Maine and Maine Central railroads from 1935 to 1957. When the restoration project is complete It will be the only one of it's kind that will have been restored and returned back to service for all rail fans and tourist to enjoy. I would also like to know if Bachmann would consider producing this rare piece of American rail history in H.O. scale for all to enjoy and possibly operate on home layouts. The restored prototype will be operated in the Northern part of New England (New Hampshire) hopefully by late 2009. I would urge anyone who is interested in more information about this train and possibly help in the restoration effort to please visit their website: www.flyingyankee.com. Thanks
Jim Collins
Warwick, Rhode Island
For those that don't know, it is the second of only 3, three car streamlined
trains that was built by the Budd Co. of PA. It was operated jointly by the Boston & Maine and Maine Central railroads from 1935 to 1957. When the restoration project is complete It will be the only one of it's kind that will have been restored and returned back to service for all rail fans and tourist to enjoy. I would also like to know if Bachmann would consider producing this rare piece of American rail history in H.O. scale for all to enjoy and possibly operate on home layouts. The restored prototype will be operated in the Northern part of New England (New Hampshire) hopefully by late 2009. I would urge anyone who is interested in more information about this train and possibly help in the restoration effort to please visit their website: www.flyingyankee.com. Thanks
Jim Collins
Warwick, Rhode Island