Re: Detail Pictures of D&RGW #278 Scale 12"=1'

jalbers Wrote:
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> I really wish I knew the answer Brian. A couple of
> years ago I read that the Park Service authorized
> some $48,000.00 to do a STUDY of cosmetic
> restoration of the equipment. That's all it
> was....a study. I have never seen or heard
> anything else about it. Montrose does not want it
> back because of insurance reasons.
>
>
> Bad picture taken in Montrose 1973, after they
> finally installed a fence.
>
> Jerry

So were there problems in Montrose before the move? From the few pictures i have seen of the equipment in Montrose it looks like it was taken care of. I dont think they should have to want to have it back in Montrose to have a say it how its taken care of. Its is there locomotive!


I agree its a great display but if the park service isnt going to take care of Montrose's equipment maybe they should look for another locomotive & caboose to lease for the display. If Montrose doesnt want there equipment send it to Ridgway I bet it would be taken very good care of by the folks at the Ridgway railroad museum

-Brian R. Drew