Re: NNG: Memories of the N&W...
| April 11, 2018 08:26PM |
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Hauspiper Wrote:
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> Catering to railfans means backdating engines.
> Some that have been there longer then their
> original owners had them. Take 31, 89, and 90 for
> example. 89 is the saddest of the bunch, years in
> her Green Mountain form looked so much better then
> she does now. You guys out west have it all in the
> east we have a boring ride.
> Mike
Ah yes because historical and accurate representation is worthless compared to your foamerland paint schemes...
Word of advice: Buy a ticket and/or better yet work on these things before you open your mouth...
Mike Wilson
Michael J. Wilson Photography
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> Catering to railfans means backdating engines.
> Some that have been there longer then their
> original owners had them. Take 31, 89, and 90 for
> example. 89 is the saddest of the bunch, years in
> her Green Mountain form looked so much better then
> she does now. You guys out west have it all in the
> east we have a boring ride.
> Mike
Ah yes because historical and accurate representation is worthless compared to your foamerland paint schemes...
Word of advice: Buy a ticket and/or better yet work on these things before you open your mouth...
Mike Wilson
Michael J. Wilson Photography
[www.facebook.com]
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488 stops for water at Los Pinos tank on closing day Oct. 1979. Photo courtesy Don Richter
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