Waterville -
Waterville city officials want to restore a historic steam locomotive that sits slowly rusting in town, but can't afford the $1 million price tag.
So the city is trying to either sell it or find someone willing to pay for repairs.
City Manager Michael Roy tells the Morning Sentinel, the locomotive is "an important part of the city's past."
It was the last steam engine used for passenger service on the Maine Central Railroad, making its final trip in June 1954. Built in 1924, it was a gift to the city in 1962.
Parks and Recreation Director Matt Skehan is helping advertise and coordinate the sale or restoration. The city sent requests for proposals with an Oct. 5 deadline. So far, he has received no written proposals.
Waterville City Officials Want to Restore Historic Locomotive
-
Cianbro One of The Best Employers for Workers Over 50
-
Edinburg Man Found Guilty of Criminal Threatening
-
Legislators React To LePage's Medicaid Expansion Plan Veto
-
Searsport Man Accused of Threatening Woman With Fire
-
Bangor Pools Open This Week
-
Man Involved In Home Invasion Sentenced
-
Hoop Star's Maine Hall of Fame Induction Revoked
-
Bangor Election Turnout Surprises Officials
-
Orono Joins Growing Trend of Simple Recycling
-
State Senate Considers Legislation On Police Drone Use
Comments
Add your comments to the discussion. By submitting a comment, you agree to the terms of the terms of use and are 18 years of age or older.
Fields marked with a * are required.
Want a personal picture next to your comment? Sign up for a free Gravatar or post with your facebook account.
Facebook Comments
Breaking News from CBS
-
Colo. senator who pushed for gun control may lose job
A recall is targeting state Senate President John Morse for leading effort to pass gun control laws that conservatives oppose
-
Video: Afghan military officially takes control of country's security
President Obama's plan for leaving Afghanistan reached a new milestone Tuesday as the Afghan military officially took responsibility for the country's security. The White House also said it would try again to hold peace talks with the Taliban. Major Garrett reports.
-
Video: President Obama defends decisions on surveillance and Syria
In an interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose, President Barack Obama defended the NSA surveillance programs and his recent decision to provide military support to the Syrian opposition in that country's civil war.
-
Video: David Coleman Headley: Terror sleeper agent foiled by NSA
Daoud Gilani was the classic example of a terrorist sleeper agent. Born in Washington, D.C., he became radicalized and changed his name to David Coleman Headley. John Miller explains how he traveled the world on a U.S. passport, setting up terrorist attacks before he was eventually caught.
-
Video: Officials say NSA programs stopped over 50 potential terror attacks
General Keith Alexander said the NSA's surveillance programs have helped stop more than 50 potential strikes since the 9/11 attacks. At least 10 of them involved homeland-based threats. Bob Orr reports.
Add your Comments