Steam locomotive restoration and operation requires specialized knowledge, multi-disciplined talent and financial support. The Project 3713 partnership was crafted with these needs in mind which is why we have a diverse and experienced team leading the way.
Project 3713 Honorary Chairmen
Mr. Joseph Boardman – President & CEO, Amtrak
Mr. William Withuhn – Curator Emeritus, Smithsonian Institution
Mr. Joseph Hayter – President, Weaver Models
Project3713 Leadership
Mr. Ken Kertesz, Chairman – Chairman of Pennsylvania State Legislative Board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen / Locomotive Engineer, Norfolk Southern Railroad
Mr. Norman J. Barrett – Trainmaster / Road Foreman of Engines ret., Delaware & Hudson RR
Mr. Robert Andres – Industrial Engineer / Quality Control Manager, Belrick Corp.
Mr. Robert John Davis – Executive Director, OgilvyOne
Steamtown National Historic Site
Ms. Debbie Conway – Superintendent
Mr. Bruce Mowbray – Restoration Specialist
Mr. Tim O’Malley – Park Ranger
Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Railway Historical Society
Mrs. Vee Pauli – President
Mr. Carl Packer – Project Manager