Re: Innards...
| August 24, 2018 09:37AM |
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74ford Wrote:
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> Jeff and Jim,
>
> What's the state of 5401's innards?
>
> With a third rail laid around the loop, the old
> girl would make easy work of Polar trains...
>
> All kidding aside, I was curious to know if she's
> mechanically complete.
>
> Thanks,
> -Jeff Ford
Jeff. It was my understanding that when we received it, it was indeed operational. We know we'd have to replace the batteries and fluids obviously. We're going to try and get from U.P. the log book for it. I realize I'm in the minority, and I realize its highly unlikely to EVER happen, but could you imagine our D&RGW 346, 491 and 5401 all lit up and slowly moving forward towards your camera? It might be worth a photo or two.
Jim Barton
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> Jeff and Jim,
>
> What's the state of 5401's innards?
>
> With a third rail laid around the loop, the old
> girl would make easy work of Polar trains...
>
> All kidding aside, I was curious to know if she's
> mechanically complete.
>
> Thanks,
> -Jeff Ford
Jeff. It was my understanding that when we received it, it was indeed operational. We know we'd have to replace the batteries and fluids obviously. We're going to try and get from U.P. the log book for it. I realize I'm in the minority, and I realize its highly unlikely to EVER happen, but could you imagine our D&RGW 346, 491 and 5401 all lit up and slowly moving forward towards your camera? It might be worth a photo or two.
Jim Barton
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