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Wide view of freshly-painted 917 along with Terry Byrne's baggage car and caboose, September 2008.
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917 looking better than she has in years, September 2008
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Another wide view showing 917's new tender, October 2008.
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917's cab on the ground waiting to be lifted back onto the engine.
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917 cab being hoisted into position.
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Terry Byrne poses in 917's cab, now back in place on the engine.
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917 safely on the track in her new home, waiting for her restoration to begin.
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917 with the baggage car and caboose that will house the new diner. Her owner plans to build a new tender to go behind the engine.
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A "lost engine" no more! 917 takes pride of place in her new home just off Interstate 71 in Bellville, Ohio.
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Waiting for the second crane to arrive
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The second crane and its support truck arriving at the yard
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A heavy crane for a heavy lift
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Preparing the crane.
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Preparations underway.
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News media and spectators gathered to witness the historic event.
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First sling in place.
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More spectators and a TV news crew.
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Rigging the second sling.
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Ready for the lift.
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Wheels up.
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917's first move in nearly six decades.
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The engine was turned 90 degrees to line up with the truck.
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The heavy cranes made it look easy.
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Coming around.
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The engine swings around, revealing balloons attached to her side to celebrate the occasion.
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139,000 pounds of locomotive suspended in mid-air.
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Getting her into position.
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Onlookers watch as 917 is lowered onto the trailer.
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Almost there...
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Final preparations being made on the trailer before setting her down.
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Gently does it...
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Virginia Museum of Transportation Executive Director Bev Fitzpatrick gives a TV interview.
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Free of the slings, 917 rests securely on the trailer.
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A job well done.
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917 lashed down for the long ride to Ohio.
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A front view of 917 on the trailer.
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917's cab and valve gear, removed to meet height and weight restrictions. They will be loaded separately.
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Another view of 917 on the trailer.
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Broadside view.
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Another view, note the pilot, lead truck, and frame extensions taken off for the move.
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One last look at the 917 in Roanoke, she will depart at 7:00 the following morning for the long journey to her new home.
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