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By Justin Franz September 5, 2014

Ron Carter, left, and Jay Matthews discuss the restoration of J. Neils Lumber Co. steam locomotive number 4 on a recent Saturday morning. After being on display for nearly 50 years, the engine built in 1906 by the Lima Locomotive Works is currently being restored to operation. – Justin Franz | Flathead Beacon

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