Re: Question about RPO #54

CollinMarrow15 Wrote:
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> Hello!
>
> Quick question for anyone who might know:
>
> About how much money was spent of the restoration
> of D&RGW RPO #54?
>
> I'm sure I could find the answer somewhere,
> however I have had no luck thus far. I would
> imagine it takes quite a bit of green to keep
> wooden cars like that in tip top shape, and The
> Friends did such a fine restoration on it. I was
> just curious more than anything.
>
> As always, any help is appreciated!!
>
> Best,
> Collin M.

I don't really know, I've heard several figures, the lowest being 60K (just materials, remember), but, the restoration won't be complete until the new trucks are under it, and they may cost as much as the work done to date.

Among other things, the assigned team this year found that freight axles won't work, BY ONLY 1.5 INCHES!, (length) and brand new axles must be turned not only for that project, but the other two sets of composite trucks, as well.

I heard 8 of the axle/wheel sets were due by Spring, and I was instructed to keep some wheels, and a trailer, out of the snow.

These axles will receive brand new wheels, thankfully. AFAIK, the work has been commissioned in Farmington, but, as usual, I just drive the delivery truck.

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Edited 4 time(s). Last edit at 11/07/2017 05:57AM by Popeye8762.