Re: Oldest D&RGW Narrow Equipment In Existence?
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The first winter special was OM74, then OM75 and OM76, we took the winter off in 77, then did "Winter Special 1978." I believe that was the last winter event.
In late February 1975 we used the OM to clear the line to Cresco in preparation for a John Deere snowmobile commercial. The commercial itself did not use a rotary. We also did a Miller's Time commercial with the OY, in 1978 I believe. And of course there were several springtime line clearing operations during those years.
#487 with John Deere Snowmobile train, February, 1975
"Time spent with CATS is never wasted." -- Sigmund Freud
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In late February 1975 we used the OM to clear the line to Cresco in preparation for a John Deere snowmobile commercial. The commercial itself did not use a rotary. We also did a Miller's Time commercial with the OY, in 1978 I believe. And of course there were several springtime line clearing operations during those years.
#487 with John Deere Snowmobile train, February, 1975
"Time spent with CATS is never wasted." -- Sigmund Freud
"Nothing endures but change." -- Heraclitus
"C'est le meilleur des mondes possibles." -- Candide
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488 stops for water at Los Pinos tank on closing day Oct. 1979. Photo courtesy Don Richter
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