Steam Engine 1385 Revived by Volunteers | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

A historic 1907 steam engine, number 1385, is roaring back to life in central Wisconsin thanks to a massive volunteer-driven restoration project. After nearly 30 years out of service, this iconic locomotive—once a mainstay of state railroads—is being meticulously rebuilt with millions in private donations, featuring a restored boiler, whistle, and fine-tuned mechanics, all aimed at steaming again by winter. Volunteers, fueled by deep affection for these mechanical marvels, are not just fixing machinery—they’re reviving history, passing on skills to the next generation, and creating…