Here are a few great links to other websites of interest ;

Trains Magazine has published a great article about the restoration of the 457. See it HERE. 

Wes Barris has a great website on Steam Locomotives  HERE.  The 457 is featured near the middle of the page.

Cannonball Day has its own Facebook page HERE, with a sub-page for the 

                    Friends of the 457 at HERE.

  Friends of the 457 YouTube videos are HERE.

  Visit Mason City website is a great resource for sights and activities in Mason City area.

  Visit Mason City is also on Facebook with great information HERE.

     The Mason City YMCA Facebook page is HERE.

North Central Iowa Opportunities Facebook page is HERE.