Historic Army locomotive finds new home in Abilene

ABILENE (KSNT) - Abilene is welcoming in a 1940's-era Army locomotive this week that will be added to the list of other historic engines which call the town home.

The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (ASVRR) announced on June 12 that it has added a restored Alco/GE 44-ton locomotive to its collection of historic locomotives. The engine, which goes by the name of "IKE," was constructed in 1940 for use by the Army.

The ASVRR reported the engine was originally purchased by the Arkansas Interurban line in Wichita...