Re: SV Ry Diesel
| November 16, 2001 08:11AM |
Hi Ted,
Ron has given a good overview of the project, I'll add a couple of personal notes. It's been interesting- among other things it's taught me a lesson about opening my mouth and volunteering without knowing what I'm getting into
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Another eye-opener has been dealing with some big names. Surprisingly the project has attracted the sponsership and interest of two of the leading citizens of Idaho, both of whom happen to be railfans. Industrialist J.R. Simplot, the self-made multi-billionaire purchased #100 from the SV in the 1940's and personally donated it back to the restoration gp in 1999. His friend and associate Ron Yanke who owns the largest machine and fabrication works in the state has given us crane & haulage service, shop space, tools, and forklift. His shop has regauged the axles, rebuilt journals and reworked wheels, the shop crew has been gracious and continually helpful with th project. Neither of these men have sought any noteriety or even tax write-offs for their donations, they've done it because they want to. Ron Yanke's only request has been for an invitation to #100's inaugural run and a chance to pull the throttle. I'm a down-to-earth sort of guy, dealing with wealthy patrons was a new and rather uncomfortable thing. I've been pleasantly surprised to find out they're nice guys and pretty much like everbody else.
There was an interesting discussion re #100 at the Dead Goat Saloon a week or so ago, the color issue has now been resolved. Robert Courtenay, one of our crew has a web page detailing the restoration, which link is enclosed.
Thanks for your interest,
J
Ron has given a good overview of the project, I'll add a couple of personal notes. It's been interesting- among other things it's taught me a lesson about opening my mouth and volunteering without knowing what I'm getting into
" />Another eye-opener has been dealing with some big names. Surprisingly the project has attracted the sponsership and interest of two of the leading citizens of Idaho, both of whom happen to be railfans. Industrialist J.R. Simplot, the self-made multi-billionaire purchased #100 from the SV in the 1940's and personally donated it back to the restoration gp in 1999. His friend and associate Ron Yanke who owns the largest machine and fabrication works in the state has given us crane & haulage service, shop space, tools, and forklift. His shop has regauged the axles, rebuilt journals and reworked wheels, the shop crew has been gracious and continually helpful with th project. Neither of these men have sought any noteriety or even tax write-offs for their donations, they've done it because they want to. Ron Yanke's only request has been for an invitation to #100's inaugural run and a chance to pull the throttle. I'm a down-to-earth sort of guy, dealing with wealthy patrons was a new and rather uncomfortable thing. I've been pleasantly surprised to find out they're nice guys and pretty much like everbody else.
There was an interesting discussion re #100 at the Dead Goat Saloon a week or so ago, the color issue has now been resolved. Robert Courtenay, one of our crew has a web page detailing the restoration, which link is enclosed.
Thanks for your interest,
J
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Ted Miles | November 15, 2001 05:10PM |
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RBrinton | November 15, 2001 06:45PM |
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Grant Houston | November 16, 2001 07:18PM |
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RBrinton | November 17, 2001 09:14AM |
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Grant Houston | November 17, 2001 11:26AM |
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Boomer | November 16, 2001 08:11AM |
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