Re: RGS #20 - "The Check Is In The Mail" ...

HighCommander Wrote:
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> Russo Loco Wrote:
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> > [SFAIK] Our band is not banned - just under
> > the watchful eyes of those who approve only
> > of AUTHENTIC green jackets ...        
> >
> > - Russo
> >
> > p.s. SFAIK, there are still two gallons of
> > authentic D&SNG Dark Olive Green Boiler
> > Jacket Urethane hiding in a broom closet at
> > The Shadrack Hotel in Chama!        
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>
> Russo,
> As much as I sympathize with another demented old
> curmudgeon, any attempt to paint 20's boiler
> jacket green could result in the perp being
> seriously killed. Tell Roger to save the paint for
> touchup for the room you spilled all the Arrogant
> Bastard Ale in. Linn Moedinger has been warned not
> to let you or any of your minions on the property.
>
> Bill G
> Operations Manager
> CRRM
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Dear Bill (et al) -

Please refer to the BEAUTIFUL painting of Florence & Cripple Creek #3 on page xx of 'Locomotive 315' by George F. Niederauer, recently published to rave reviews by the Durango Railroad Historical Society.  IIRC, F&CC #20 was similarly painted when received by the F&CC ...

One of my fondest daydreams is - before I pass on to the Great Roundhouse in the Sky* - to see F&CC #3 and F&CC #20 double-heading a mixed train upgrade at 'Gravity Hill' southwest of Antonito on the C&TS (all parties of interest being agreeable thereto, of course).  

Another fantasy is to ride behind 'Tomahawk & Western' 4-6-0 #1 - 'The Emma Sweeny' - pulling a combine and shorty caboose from Durango to Silverton ...

- Russo de los Locos Viejos y Verdes


* Or - more likely - the green-fumed sulphurous ashpit "down below" ...