Re: Rio Grande Southern 42

Thanks Bernie;
I started posting again after many years absence because there was a lack of coverage of the Durango & Silverton. I am very fortunate to live where I do and to have been given access to the work being done. But there are a few (and it is a few) who seem to have a negative attitude against the D&S and the Harper family. I stopped posting photos and info on the rebuilding of K37 493 because the treads seem to degenerate into wild speculation, negative comments, and posts that had very little to do with the original topic.

Latest was that RGS 42 should be given to Ridgway. Would cost several tons of money to rebuild 42, Ridgway does not have that kind of money, they are involved in building the replica engine, D&S has kept the 42 cosmetically restored and display inside away from the elements for over 10 years.


The D&S is not perfect, neither is the C&TS or any of the other tourist railroads, but why the constant negativity. I post most of my photos on my Facebook page, the Rio Grande and Modeling & Historical Society and Rocky Mountain RR Club pages as I have some control over the negative posts. So many knowledgeable individuals with lots of photos and information stopped posting here because of all the negativity. I just wish that those who are inclined to negative comments would realize the damage they are doing