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fergy

December 12, 2005 10:10AM

Thanks to all who shared such valuable and otherwise unobtainable information on the 490s. I have no knowledge of current mechanical conditions but any chance of ever seeing the D&RGW retired 494 and/or the 495 traded for the 493 or 498 (both serviceable and used in 1968) or 499 (unserviceable in 1968 but a favorite and stored in the Alamosa roundhouse)? It seems such a shame to see the 493,498, or 499 surrendered to the vandals or weather elements when they may be in much better condition than the 494 or 495.

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490s forward ho!	fergy	December 12, 2005 10:10AM
Re: 490s forward ho!	Douglas vV	December 12, 2005 10:58AM
Re: 490s forward ho!	Philip H. Walters	December 12, 2005 12:46PM

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488 stops for water at Los Pinos tank on closing day Oct. 1979. Photo courtesy Don Richter

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