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Lincoln County Commissioners back Heritage Museum grant to restore historic locomotive
Summary
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a letter of support for the Heritage Museum’s application to the Montana Tourism Development Grant Program, highlighting plans to restore an early-1900s shade steam locomotive and create a logging history exhibit to boost local tourism.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners voted Dec. 10 to send a letter of support to the Montana Tourism Development Grant Review Committee for a Heritage Museum application that aims to restore an early-1900s shade steam locomotive and build a logging history exhibit.
The motion to approve the letter passed by voice vote during the meeting. A museum representative thanked the board and said a feasibility study will be published on the museum’s website and Facebook page this week.
The board’s letter frames the project as a collaborative effort to preserve regional logging and mining history while encouraging visitors to stay, explore and support local businesses. The proposed work cited in the letter includes the locomotive restoration and several tourism improvements intended to expand visitor experiences and local economic benefits.
Commissioners who spoke in support said the project strengthens community partnerships and promotes economic vitality. The museum representative indicated the group would coordinate with county staff if both the museum grant and other county-led grants are awarded, and suggested the county could request state amendments if funding overlaps.
