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why was 497 not used in 1968?

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ivb361

March 28, 2019 11:29AM

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With 497's rebuild completed in 1967, i've often wondered why it didn't see any use in 1968? Was it being saved for the silverton, or for impending scrapping operations on the n.g.? Or were they just using up remaining flue time on the other locos (483, 484, 493, 498). Did 493's flue time expire in mid 1968, explaining it's lack of use late into the year? Or was it just luck of the draw?

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why was 497 not used in 1968?	ivb361	March 28, 2019 11:29AM
Re: why was 497 not used in 1968?	Earl	March 28, 2019 12:51PM
Re: why was 497 not used in 1968?	Les Jarrett	April 02, 2019 03:27PM

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