Re: Hey Mr. Bush, a question about the 497

John Bush Wrote:
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> Ross,
> When time permits we will undertake an updated
> survey of the condition of #497.
> At this point we are busy with:
> Running our regular trains
> Preparing for the 50th anniversary running of the
> last revenue freight train.
> Rehearsing for a "Murder Mystery" dinner train
> Peparation for the running of a special operation
> of the #315 as it looked when first purchased by
> the D&RG (#425) along with an RPO and restored
> coach #292.
> The restoration of the #168
> The rebuilding of historic coach #256
> The building of two new premium service cars for
> regular service
> Getting ready for the FOCTS charter operations in
> late September, re-lettering #463 as another K-27
> Preparing for hosting the HeritageRail Alliance
> annual convention to be held in Santa Fe in early
> November.
> Developing plans for a winter car storage
> facility
>
> Work on the #497 is also on the list and I will
> keep you all posted when there is something to
> report.
> The rumors about its condition are just that,
> rumors.
>
> John Bush

Thank You Mr. Bush.