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Doug Jones

June 11, 2001 10:33AM

Hey Folks,
I've been lurking long enough and feel that it is time to ask a question.
Preservation of these old locomotives and their every day use is of upmost importance. However, wear and tear of use is slowly using them up. The question is what is the practicality of constructing a replica of, oh say for arguments sake the c-25 #375 for use on everyday pulls and saving the old irreplacable locomotives (in a controlled environment) only for the occasional pull
I'm sure cost is the primary concern that would prevent this, but would like to hear opinions from those in the know.
BTW, after over 30 years of wanting to, I finally rode the train last August along with my family. I would like to again this year, but that may be a pipe dream for now. Last years trip was fantastic especially since we were able to tour the shop, and climb in the cabs of 463, 487 and 489.
thanks in advance
Doug

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Locomotive Preservation	Doug Jones	June 11, 2001 10:33AM
Re: Locomotive Preservation	Steve Peck	June 11, 2001 11:16AM
Re: Locomotive Preservation	freddyb	June 11, 2001 01:01PM
Re: Locomotive Preservation	Kevin	June 11, 2001 01:32PM
Re: Locomotive Preservation	Kevin	June 11, 2001 01:51PM
Re: Locomotive Preservation	Fred T	June 11, 2001 01:57PM
Re: Locomotive Preservation	Fred	June 11, 2001 02:34PM
Promontory Locos	David Dewey	June 11, 2001 02:21PM
You are right/I am wrong	freddyb	June 11, 2001 04:02PM
Well, I'm allowed one right answer per year!	David Dewey	June 11, 2001 09:56PM
Re: Locomotive Preservation	Mike Stillwell	June 11, 2001 06:58PM
Re: Locomotive Preservation	Fred T	June 11, 2001 09:24PM
483	Kevin Cook	June 12, 2001 09:21AM
Re: 483	freddyb	June 12, 2001 10:07AM
Re: 483	Fred T	June 12, 2001 10:30AM
Re: 483	Mark Stoeckel	June 12, 2001 03:01PM
More info on 483 fund	Mark Stoeckel	June 12, 2001 03:19PM
Info on 483 fund	RichB	June 12, 2001 04:39PM
Re: Info on 483 fund	Jay Wimer	June 13, 2001 12:38PM
Re: Info on 483 fund	Mark Stoeckel	June 13, 2001 02:58PM
Re: Info on 483 fund	jay	June 13, 2001 04:37PM
Thanks Jay.	RichB	June 13, 2001 04:33PM
Re: 483	jaybawb	June 13, 2001 12:32PM
Re: 483	freddyb	June 13, 2001 12:57PM
Re: 483	jaybawb	June 13, 2001 01:18PM
Re: 483	freddyb	June 13, 2001 01:59PM
Re: 483	Scott Hightower (Skawt)	June 13, 2001 03:31PM
Re: 483 asbestos removal	Fred T	June 14, 2001 10:51AM
Re: 483 asbestos removal	Mark Stoeckel	June 14, 2001 12:41PM
Re: 483 asbestos removal	Jay	June 14, 2001 11:42PM
Re: Locomotive Preservation	Mik	June 11, 2001 02:41PM
Chinese?	Steve Peck	June 11, 2001 09:35PM
Boiler on Heisler#2	Tom Shreve	June 12, 2001 09:48AM
Re: Boiler on Heisler#2	Steve Peck	June 12, 2001 02:48PM
Re: Locomotive Preservation	Don Richter	June 11, 2001 02:48PM
History	DvV	June 12, 2001 09:22PM
Re: History	Don Richter	June 13, 2001 09:50AM

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