Re: Two New Grants - and #483, #492 & #497

dougvv Wrote:
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> With the discussion of restoration and the
> historic metal argument here again, I'd like to
> say that the C&TS (and D&S also) are unique enough
> rail operations that many of several classes of
> steamers are still existent. 8 K-37 and 9 K-36.
> The C&TS is using the non-operating (not derelict)
> as parts supply for the operable ones.
>
> I would like to suggest (and it only takes money
> ) that one of each class be stripped of the
> parts that might be needed for the operating fleet
> and have wooden facsimiles of the removed parts
> added and then have the two locomotives painted up
> and put in a viewing building/museum of some sort
> with boards describing the history of the
> locomotive. Unlike the argument of (for instance)
> Southern RR 1401 stuffed and mounted in the
> Smithsonian, we can actually have one stuffed and
> mounted and one operating. A stairway to the cab
> could be had and the visitors allowed access to
> the cab. The handles and gauges could be labeled.
> If one or two freight cars were added inside the
> building also, the visitors could enter a box car
> or a refer or ... in a more historic
> configuration.
>
> Of course I would like to see all the C&TS
> steamers operable, but in the forseeable future
> use what is not operable for a static display and
> maybe make another reason to visit the C&TS or
> stay another day.
>
> DvV

That would be great to have all locomotives in operation and maybe a freight train display everyday like the DRGW did it. All they need is money and visitors.