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Ed Stabler

August 18, 2008 05:44AM

Registered: 16 years ago
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Given that the RGS was a low budget operation, if it (and #20) had survived as an operating entity to the present day, don't you think they would have dieselized as quickly as they could, or at least built some sort of Goose-like contraption to haul freight trains? If that's the case all RGS steam would have met the torch years ago.

'Tis a far, far better thing that #20 is currently undergoing restoration to operating condition. With careful operation and maintenance, she should last indefinitely for the education and pleasure of future generations.

Ed

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Operating Vs. Static Locomotives	todengine	August 11, 2008 06:49AM
Re: Operating Vs. Static Locomotives	Ryan Shofner	August 11, 2008 08:39AM
Re: Operating Vs. Static Locomotives	Bill Dennehy	August 11, 2008 08:52AM
Re: Operating Vs. Static Locomotives	South Park	August 11, 2008 10:40PM
Re: Operating Vs. Static Locomotives	Festus	August 12, 2008 10:04PM
Re: Operating Vs. Static Locomotives	Herb Kelsey	August 13, 2008 09:56PM
Re: Operating Vs. Static Locomotives	Festus	August 14, 2008 09:02AM
Re: As(s)bestos *-)	Russo Loco	August 13, 2008 02:22AM
Re: Operating Vs. Static Locomotives	Ed Stabler	August 11, 2008 02:45PM
Re: Operating Vs. Static Locomotives	J.B.Bane	August 11, 2008 07:45PM
Re: Operating Vs. Static Locomotives	Todd Hohlenkamp	August 13, 2008 08:31AM
Re: Operating Vs. Static Locomotives	Ed "Oilcan" Kelley	August 14, 2008 11:26AM
Re: Operating Vs. Static Locomotives	Ed "Oilcan" Kelley	August 14, 2008 11:29AM
Re: Operating Vs. Static Locomotives	Festus	August 14, 2008 11:44AM
Re: Operating Vs. Static Locomotives	Tower Operator	August 17, 2008 09:52PM
Re: Operating Vs. Static Locomotives	Ed Stabler	August 18, 2008 05:44AM

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