B & M Engine 494 Restoration Project

B and M Engine 494 Restoration Project. . , Boston and Maine Railroad No. 494 was built by the Manchester Locomotive Works in Manchester, New Hampshire in 1892 and served B&M hauling passenger cars and light freight. The engine was renumbered No. 905 in 1911. Near the end of its service, the 905 hauled coal for the Mount Washington Cog Railway and was retired in 1938. In 1939, the 905 was restored to No. 494 for display at the 1939 World's Fair. Donated to the Town of Hartford and dedicated on July 27, 1957.This equipment was placed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1995., The current restoration project was officially launched on September 13, 1997. The three major priorities of this restoration are: , 1. Stabilization , 2. Construction of a Shelter , 3. Cosmetic Restoration, Major funding for the restoration project is made possible by a ISTEA Federal Grant, White River Junction Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society and volunteers contributing their time, energy and expertise. Engine 494, its Tender and Caboose are owned by the Town of Hartford Parks and Recreation Department. The structures are routinely maintained by dedicated members of the Engine 494 Restoration Committee., For more Information call the Hartford Parks and Recreation Department 295-5036 Inquires and donations can be sent to Engine 494 Restoration, 171 Bridge St White River Jct., Vermont 05001.