Re: 498 and its future?

Tomstp Wrote:
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> Well the C&TS have tenders for it. If the 498 in
> in good shape maybe a trade for 483 might be made
> but, only if the 498 is in real good condition.
> Or do we still face the "can't get rid of an icon
> (483)"?

I believe 498 was the last loco to operate a revenue train for the D&RG NG and was stored in the Alamosa roundhouse until 1980.
I have read that it should be in good shape.
However, given what happened with the 478 483 trade, I would bet both John Bush and the D&S would both be very hesitant to discuss another trade for a while.