Casey Akin Wrote:
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> Unfortunately, I think the largest problem for
> this trade is the fact that 483 was involved. If
> it were any other K-36 up for trade, there
> wouldn't be nearly as much resistance.
>
> One thing to think about counter to this point, I
> believe all other K-36's have run for the C&TS
> longer than the 483 did. This could be argued that
> it gives all other engines more reason to stay.
> Everyday we live goes down in history, not just
> the first and last. However, sometimes those are
> the days that seem to matter the most...
>
> I for one was excited about the trade. The chance
> to see 483 run once more (first for me anyway),
> and the chance to see a K-28 in Chama again. Who
> knows what the future will bring! As previously
> stated, we have an operational K-37, with a second
> on the way. All K class engines have a running
> example, and with 493, all K classes will have two
> running examples!!! Not to forget,
two
> three C-19's a C-18, and a T-12 (soon). You get 42
> and 278 running, and all remaining D&RGW classes
> will be operational!!! (Okay, pipe dream I know,
> but I can wish)
>
> I know 42 was already converted to oil, maybe the
> D&S could revisit this possibility when 493 is
> done. Of course I understand the size difference,
> her limits, and also the costs. If it were
> marketed right, it could bring some revenue.....
> Maybe presidential trains, or special RGS trains,
> or other special trains that don't require 10
> cars. When is the last time an RGS freight was
> pulled by an actual (second hand) RGS engine!!!
>
> I've got my blind fold on...
> Ready, Aim, Fire!!!
>
> Casey
All this hand wringing and pontificating about 483 could have been taken care of in 1991 if the D&S had decided that 483 was a better candidate for overhaul than 482. They had choice of either locomotive. They chose 482 because the boiler had a decent rear tube sheet. 483 needed a new one. Part of the trade agreement was 483 would be stripped of any parts that were missing from 482. So, the missing parts from 483, which are unique to a K-36, no longer exist in Chama.
