davidtltc Wrote:
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> ... You stated that "Between the penny machine and
> the screen saver, a total of about $4,500 was raised."
> and then you said, "SFAIK, nothing has been done
> recently to implement this [the cosmetic restoration
> of #483 for the snow-fighting display], so the money
>
should still be available ...". My question is, if you
> set up an account specifically for one locomotive it
> should be only used for that engine alone, should
> it not?
IIRC, Roger set up the account with The Friends so that donations would be tax-deductible; I don't know the details, but it is my understanding that the funds were to be used for restoration of #483 and ONLY for the restoration of #483. IMHO, a cosmetic restoration which arrests decay helps preserve the engine for a possible future rebuild and is a legitimate use of the small amount of money we raised. A snow-fighting display featuring #483 would also help put the engine out where more people will see it, hopefully generating interest it its eventual full restoration.
> The other question I have is, have any Grants been
> sought after for further rehabilitation of 483?
I'm not aware of any such efforts currently. With four K-36's already running and #463 expected to be back in service by next season at the latest, restoration of a K-37 would seem to be the next priority. Like #463, it too would be one-of-a-kind (west of the Mississippi, that is).
#483 was the last D&RGW engine to cross Cumbres Pass and also the first engine used by the C&TS, so it is of unique historic significance. There are apparently a lot of us fans who would like to see #483 restored, but the railroad - and The Friends - have more pressing issues to deal with at the present time.
- Russ
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/11/2011 10:36AM by Russo Loco.
