Re: F&CC Locomotives & Preservation ... 
| January 07, 2011 01:08PM |
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Jeff Taylor Wrote:
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> ... And if all the loco gets is a good cosmetic
> restoration, and is put on display. Then at least
> its not another sad looking engine, rotting away
> in a park with no hope of ever looking like the
> proud locomotive that it once was.
>
> In the long run what ever is done with the loco,
> does it really matter what it says on the side of
> the cab, or tender? I think not. As long as the
> loco is preserved, and taken care of so we
> [and our children] can enjoy it for years to
> come, that's what matters most.
>
> Jeff Taylor
WELL SAID, JEFF!!
- Russ
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> ... And if all the loco gets is a good cosmetic
> restoration, and is put on display. Then at least
> its not another sad looking engine, rotting away
> in a park with no hope of ever looking like the
> proud locomotive that it once was.
>
> In the long run what ever is done with the loco,
> does it really matter what it says on the side of
> the cab, or tender? I think not. As long as the
> loco is preserved, and taken care of so we
> [and our children] can enjoy it for years to
> come, that's what matters most.
>
> Jeff Taylor
WELL SAID, JEFF!!
- Russ
| Subject | Author | Posted |
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Charlie Mutschler | January 07, 2011 08:13AM |
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Jeff Taylor | January 07, 2011 12:23PM |
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Russo Loco | January 07, 2011 01:08PM |
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Fred Folk | January 07, 2011 01:45PM |
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