Asbestos Gone, Restoration Begins for Locomotive 616 | Boise News

Union Pacific No. 616, a 1907 locomotive resting in Nampa’s Lakeview Park since 1958, has taken its first major restoration step: asbestos removal using specialized wet containment methods. Now safe, the Treasure Valley Historical Railroad Society plans to evaluate its boiler with ultrasonic testing. With a wild past—including being dragged by National Guard tanks in 1958—and thanks to longtime caretaker Mike McCoy’s diligent upkeep, the engine remains remarkably intact. While full restoration is still far off and likely requires relocation to active tracks, removing the asbestos clears a critical hurdle in reviving this historic monument for future generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/30e7a79fa501d28f