UPCOMING MEETING DATES
NEXT MEETING
OCTOBER 22, 2020
NASHVILLE STEAM PRESERVATION SOCIETY TOUR - 576
Details to come
(World Testing - Mt Juliet)
OCTOBER 22, 2020
NASHVILLE STEAM PRESERVATION SOCIETY TOUR - 576
Details to come
(World Testing - Mt Juliet)
See the RSVP link to the left to let us know you are planning to attend.
SHANE MEADOR
NASHVILLE STEAM PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Born and raised in Nashville, TN and graduated from Nashville Christian
School as a member of the National Honor Society, Shane began his railroad
carrier as a summer steam locomotive fireman at the Tennessee Valley
Railroad Museum (TVRM) in 1994 and qualified as a locomotive engineer in
1996 on both steam and diesel locomotives.
After being honorably discharged from the United States Navy, Shane began
working for Norfolk Southern as a Machinist Gang Leader in Chattanooga as
well as continuing part time duties at TVRM coordinating the restoration of
Southern Railway steam locomotive No. 630. Starting in 2010, he was given
the opportunity for a 3-year leave of absence from Norfolk Southern to
manage the steam locomotive projects for use on Norfolk Southern’s 21st
Century Steam program at TVRM. During that time, he successfully led the
extensive restorations of Southern steam locomotives No. 630 and No. 4501
and return them to mainline service. By creating a safe, positive, and
educational atmosphere, he was able to recruit and retain volunteers
throughout the project which helped to significantly reduce labor costs.
Shane has operated all 4 steam locomotives that participated in Norfolk
Southern’s 21st Century Steam program on 6 Railroad Divisions traversing
thousands of miles on mainline track. Most recently, he has co-founded FMW
Solutions, a Railroad professional services company which he holds the title
of Vice President Mechanical.
Shane’s background, leadership, and experience in locomotive management,
personnel management, restoration project management, maintenance, and
safely operating these unique and historic machines will prove to be a
valuable asset to NSPS and the projects it will take on.
School as a member of the National Honor Society, Shane began his railroad
carrier as a summer steam locomotive fireman at the Tennessee Valley
Railroad Museum (TVRM) in 1994 and qualified as a locomotive engineer in
1996 on both steam and diesel locomotives.
After being honorably discharged from the United States Navy, Shane began
working for Norfolk Southern as a Machinist Gang Leader in Chattanooga as
well as continuing part time duties at TVRM coordinating the restoration of
Southern Railway steam locomotive No. 630. Starting in 2010, he was given
the opportunity for a 3-year leave of absence from Norfolk Southern to
manage the steam locomotive projects for use on Norfolk Southern’s 21st
Century Steam program at TVRM. During that time, he successfully led the
extensive restorations of Southern steam locomotives No. 630 and No. 4501
and return them to mainline service. By creating a safe, positive, and
educational atmosphere, he was able to recruit and retain volunteers
throughout the project which helped to significantly reduce labor costs.
Shane has operated all 4 steam locomotives that participated in Norfolk
Southern’s 21st Century Steam program on 6 Railroad Divisions traversing
thousands of miles on mainline track. Most recently, he has co-founded FMW
Solutions, a Railroad professional services company which he holds the title
of Vice President Mechanical.
Shane’s background, leadership, and experience in locomotive management,
personnel management, restoration project management, maintenance, and
safely operating these unique and historic machines will prove to be a
valuable asset to NSPS and the projects it will take on.
Thanks to Barry Allen and TCAT Lebanon for hosting our last meeting in September. We always appreciate their hospitality.
Special thanks to Alex Stout of Hamilton Machine for giving a great talk and demonstration on sweating bearings, as well as answering questions.
(Photos from the event can be found on the photos page)
Special thanks to Alex Stout of Hamilton Machine for giving a great talk and demonstration on sweating bearings, as well as answering questions.
(Photos from the event can be found on the photos page)
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