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Home of American Freedom Train No. 250

$112,000 left to raise!

PHASE 1:

COMPLETE!

$15,000 RAISED

Thanks to your contributions, including one large donation, PHASE 1 of our Making Moves Campaign is COMPLETE with $15,000 RAISED! This will allow us to jump right into running gear work by installing new rod brasses, a great first step in the final major mechanical project of No. 250’s restoration.

PHASE 2 COMING SOON!

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$265.00

  • NEW: EXCLUSIVE crew signed photo print

  • EXCLUSIVE AFT 250 polo shirt

  • EXCLUSIVE AFT 250 two-tone hat

  • AFT 250 T-shirt

  • AFT 250 pin

  • Reading T-1 History booklet

  • One-year general membership

  • One $21,000 raffle ticket

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American Freedom Train No. 250 Completes FRA-Witnessed Steam Test
American Freedom Train No. 250 Completes FRA-Witnessed Steam Test

CLEVELAND — Witnessed by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the American Steam Railroad Preservation Association (ASR) has completed a satisfactory two-day steam test on American Freedom Train steam locomotive No. 250….

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American Freedom Train No. 250 Running Gear Fundraising Begins
American Freedom Train No. 250 Running Gear Fundraising Begins

CLEVELAND — The American Steam Railroad Preservation Association (ASR) has begun a fundraising campaign for American Freedom Train steam locomotive No. 250’s running gear, including the rods, bearings, rigging, valve gear….

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American Steam Railroad Partners With Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
American Steam Railroad Partners With Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

CLEVELAND — The American Steam Railroad Preservation Association (ASR) and the Northeast Ohio Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (SGK) have announced a partnership on community events, outreach….

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Cleveland Railroad Open House To Celebrate Steam Locomotive No. 250’s 80th Birthday
Cleveland Railroad Open House To Celebrate Steam Locomotive No. 250’s 80th Birthday

CLEVELAND — The American Steam Railroad Preservation Association (ASR) will celebrate Cleveland’s rich railroad history and American Freedom Train steam locomotive No. 250’s 80th birthday with an open house on Saturday….

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Two Ohio Non-Profits Collaborate on Benefit Excursion Tickets for American Freedom Train No. 250
Two Ohio Non-Profits Collaborate on Benefit Excursion Tickets for American Freedom Train No. 250

WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — The American Steam Railroad Preservation Association (ASR) and the Cincinnati Scenic Railway (CSR) are collaborating to offer 50 fundraiser tickets aboard the Ohio Rail Experience’s Spirit….

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Classification Lights Acquired - January 2026 Update

The Year AFT 250 Steamed - 2025 Year in Review

Rod Brass Campaign - October 2025

Washout Plug Lapping - September 2025

Ready for Steam - December 2025 Update

Running Gear Questions Answered - November 2025

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Reading 2100 Staybolt Cap Reading 2100 Staybolt Cap
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Reading 2100 Firebox Grate Section Reading 2100 Firebox Grate Section
Reading 2100 Firebox Grate Section
$39.00

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Two ASR members cut newly-installed staybolts to length