BY PEPPER FISHER
Port Angeles – The City of Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department and the North Olympic Peninsula Railroaders are hosting a restorethe4 event this Sunday at 3:00pm at the Port Angeles Library.
The 4, for those of you not familiar with it, is Rayonier Locomotive #4, one of only six remaining Willamette locomotives, which for years has been displayed on the corner of Chase Street and Lauridsen Boulevard in Port Angeles, and is now almost 100 years old.
The event will be led by local historian Steve Hauff, an expert on the Willamette logging locomotives. Hauff will also present the latest efforts to restore the 4 to its original glory, as well the plan to add two additional log cars and a caboose. Plans also include erecting a roof over the entire display and making additional improvements to the park.
Following the presentation, join the group in crossing the street to the park where the locomotive sits. There will be volunteers onsite to answer questions and accept donations. Merchandise will also be on sale. This will also be one of the few times the gate will be open to allow up-close viewing access to Locomotive #4, so bring your camera.
More information can be found at restorethe4.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact FixThe4@yahoo.com
(Future park rendition and site plans courtesy of restorethe4.org)