Our project has gotten attention from all over the world. Here are a few connections...

  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.   

   Friends of the 457  are on Facebook,  HERE.

   Folks from the Illinois Railway Museum have provided information and volunteered on our project. Check them out at; irm.org

   Friends of the 457  YouTube videos are HERE. Included are videos of the Cannonball Jr parade float made of cardboard, propelled by bicycle power.

  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.