2019 Abilene Boiler

Our work in 2019 focused on maintenace and delaing with water issues. Our main new project was getting a building built around an old boiler used to resteam trains near the Abilene Junction that splits the IHT into 3 trails. 

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Transporting the boiler and unloading it on the pad.

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Putting the in the exact place it is needed.

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 The new building was built around the boiler just as winter set in.

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Boiler inside the building. Interpretive signage and enhancements to follow in 2020