Re: Why the K-28s? U.S. Army & The White Pass in WW II
| November 17, 2007 01:07PM |
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WPYmike Wrote:
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> michael Wrote:
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> > I thought when they were so screwed up from a
> lack
> > of maintance
>
> This story that the Army abused the K-28s and
> didn't properly maintain them is a myth that seems
> to be perpetuated by D&RG railfans, since as Casey
> has mentioned, there is no real evidence of any
> truth in the statement.
Hmmm.
I have grown to love them. The first pictures I saw of them I said"What ugly engines" now I say "Sweet a K-28 wish I could see one in real life". That is also how I have felt about 463 but now I love her.
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> michael Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I thought when they were so screwed up from a
> lack
> > of maintance
>
> This story that the Army abused the K-28s and
> didn't properly maintain them is a myth that seems
> to be perpetuated by D&RG railfans, since as Casey
> has mentioned, there is no real evidence of any
> truth in the statement.
Hmmm.
I have grown to love them. The first pictures I saw of them I said"What ugly engines" now I say "Sweet a K-28 wish I could see one in real life". That is also how I have felt about 463 but now I love her.
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