Re: 498 on the Crested Butte

Kevin Cook Wrote:
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> I believe a Company called "Blackhawk Videos" is
> what it was called. They had some 16mm footage of
> the 498 working Crested Butte in Green Boiler.
>
> NOT ONLY THAT - 498 had a red or tan cab roof....
>
> It looked like it was a Great Northern Paint job.
>
> I've seen the footage - and my testimony will
> stand up in court.
>
> I do agree the green jacket thing is old... I am
> tired of it too.
>
> Kevin Cook


Now was this original color film or was it colored in after the fact and from a B&W film? I'd really doubt a K-37 would have that type of paint scheme unless it was doing some sort of movie work. I know the 498 was a longtime Gunnison engine--for most of the 40's but those Gunnison boys would overdue the silver/aluminum if they were going to dress up an engine--look at the 456/474 over their span in Gunnison. I can never say never but show me this picture I for one would love to see it--maybe it won't stand up in a court of law-maybe it will.

William
aka drgwk37