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<p class="MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center"><img width="837" height="438" style="width:8.7187in;height:4.5625in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D5AE92.5A74A5F0"><b><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">Join the Historical Museum & your community as we come together to save the oldest known Willamette Steam Engine in the nation!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">Visit </span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://fortmissoulamuseum.org/support/save-the-train/"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:windowtext">https://fortmissoulamuseum.org/support/save-the-train/</span></a></span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">
for a more in-dept look into the history of this unique engine and to make a gift today. Or send a check to the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula t 3400 Captain Rawn Way; Missoula, MT 59804.</span></b><b><span style="font-size:26.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">A Brief Story of Engine #7’s Adventures:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<em><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">Business was brisk in <b>1923 </b>for William Andrews Clark’s Western Lumber Co. at Milltown, MT. They already had a
<b>1920</b>, 60-ton Shay Locomotive built by Lima Locomotive Works, but they needed another “Shay” or “geared logging locomotive”. </span></em><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<em><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">On January 10, <b>1923</b>, Willamette started the construction of an engine to be delivered to Arthur Spur, MT on May 10. It would become Western Lumber Company’s Engine #3.</span></em><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<em><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">In <b>1928</b>, the Anaconda Co. purchased Western Lumber Co., from Clark’s heirs Clark passed away in
<b>1925</b>). The Willamette Engine #3 was part of this sale. It was renumbered to #7 as the seventh logging locomotive Anaconda operated. Engine #7, as it was now known, became a staple locomotive for Anaconda.</span></em><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<em><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">By <b>1948</b>, trucks had developed enough to be a very dependable mode of transportation for logs, so Anaconda stopped railroad operations in the woods. Anaconda’s logging locomotives were scraped except for #5,
a Shay & our Willamette #7. </span></em><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<em><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">In <b>1954</b>, along came “Hollywood”. Republic Pictures wanted to make a motion picture about rival logging companies. Set in Montana’s forests & mountains, #7 fit the bill to take a staring roll. Anaconda crews
dusted it off, oiled it up, & it was off to the movies. After filming, #7 was placed back in storage, but Anaconda decided to put #7 on display at Bonner Park next to the sawmill.
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<em><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">By the mid <b>1980</b>’s Champion Lumber (the corporate successor of Anaconda) donated Engine #7 to the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, & the locomotive was trucked to the Fort for display.</span><o:p></o:p></em></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;font-weight:normal">Why is Missoula’s Engine #7 Unique?</span></strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Oldest known surviving Willamette Locomotive in the Nation.</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;mso-fareast-language:AR-SA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">Spent its life in our mountains and valleys, never traveling more than 80 miles from Missoula.</span><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">Hollywood Movie Star when it played a leading role in the 1954 <em><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Timber Jack!</span></em></span><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">Only Willamette originally built to burn coal as a fuel.</span><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">The ONLY locomotive left from Western Lumber Co.</span><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">One of two surviving locomotives from Anaconda Lumber Co. and the only one in Montana.</span><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">This Engine represents a once bustling industry that shaped Missoula and Western Montana.</span><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">Visit<b> </b></span><b><a href="https://fortmissoulamuseum.org/support/save-the-train/"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:windowtext">https://fortmissoulamuseum.org/support/save-the-train/</span></a></b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">
for a more in-dept look into the history of this unique engine and to make a gift today. Or send a check to the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula t 3400 Captain Rawn Way; Missoula, MT 59804.
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<b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">Phase 1: Build the Display Shed</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">The “protective” shed is designed to protect the artifact & enhance the visitor experience. Preserving #7 keeps our history alive & assures future generations will understand why this place is so special.
<b>We need you to join this community project by making a gift today. </b>DONATE today and DOUBLE your impact for the project with a dollar to dollar match up to $13,000!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">✓</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"> Protect #7 from weather damage</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">✓</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"> Built of materials representing the timber industry</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">✓</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"> Creates the ability for visitors to tour both outside & inside the cab</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">✓</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"> Includes interpretive signage showcasing mechanical & historical aspects of #7</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">✓</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"> Provides year around access for visitors</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">The “Shed” will be an open timber structure so visitors can photograph Engine #7 from all angles & allow for easy access while restoration work is underway.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">Build the Engine #7 Display Shed:</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">$60 = ALL THOSE NUTS & BOLTS!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">$70 = POST & POLES (lots of them)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">$100/ea. = CONCRETE PIERS (6)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">$700 = METAL ROOFING MATERIALS<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">$1,000 = LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">$6,000 = FRAME THE SHED!<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">Let's raise $27,000 to build the Display Shed! Once Phase 1 is complete, we will move forward with a full restoration!</span></b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black">Phase 2: Restoration!</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">For 30 years, locals & tourists alike have marveled at our Willamette Locomotive. Unfortunately, the harsh winters & blazing summers have battered the engine & taken off a bit of its shine. #7 turns
<b>100 </b>in <b>2023</b>. Let's celebrate the life of this Montana Icon by restoring it in time to celebrate its Centennial birthday!</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">With plans in hand we need to raise $100,000 to restore its shine!</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">Adopt Part of Engine #7: </span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo8"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">$60/ea.</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"> = BUY A BOILER TUBE
<b>(190)</b></span></i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo8"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">$350
</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">= PURCHASE A WINDOW <b>
(11)</b></span></i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo8"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">$700
</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">= ADOPT THE STEAM GAUGE</span></i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo8"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">$750/ea</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">. = BUY A CAB DOOR
<b>(2)</b></span></i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo8"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">$6,000</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"> = RESTORE THE STACK</span></i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">Cover the Cost of Restoration Materials:</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level2 lfo9"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">$25</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"> = SANDPAPER
</span></i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level2 lfo9"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">$50</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"> = GREASE & OIL</span></i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level2 lfo9"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">$75</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"> = LOCOMOTIVE PAINT</span></i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level2 lfo9"><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">$<b>100+</b> = STEEL FOR PART FABRICATION
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<span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">Visit </span><a href="https://fortmissoulamuseum.org/support/save-the-train/"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:windowtext">https://fortmissoulamuseum.org/support/save-the-train/</span></a><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif">
for a more in-dept look into the history of this unique engine and to make a gift today. Or send a check to the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula t 3400 Captain Rawn Way; Missoula, MT 59804.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:25.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jessie Rogers<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Development & Communications Director <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Historical Museum at Fort Missoula</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">406-258-3479<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><i><span style="color:#333333;background:white">“While we are living in the present, we must celebrate life every day, knowing that we are becoming history with every work, every action, every deed.</span>”
<span style="color:#333333"> --- <span style="background:white">Mattie Stepanek</span></span></i><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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