Re: 498/493 Backhead Photos

MD Ramsey Wrote:
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> These locomotives along with the 480 and 499 were
> included in the sale of the Silverton Branch to
> Charles Bradshaw. The caboose was not. This was
> before P. Anschutz had anything to do with the
> DRGW.
>
> Here is the 493 shortly after being unloaded off
> the truck from Alamosa.
> [attachment 53349 DS81011.jpg]
>
> During this time, we were desperate for specific
> parts to keep the 473, 476 and 478 operating as
> well as the 481 which was being discussed to bring
> into the shop soon. We primarily needed parts for
> generators, air pumps and No. 6 brake equipment.
> On the morning that the trucks arrived with 493
> and 498, and were parked and being prepared to
> unload, Supt. Jim Mayer and owner Charlie Bradshaw
> were having a serious discussion with RH Foreman,
> Steve Jackson. They were reminding Steve the
> importance of keeping these locomotives intact for
> potential service in the near future. Steve did a
> great job of keeping their attention focussed on
> him and not the 493 on the truck directly behind
> them. All part of the plan as Bernie Watts and I
> carefully and quietly removed the Pyle Generator
> and snuck it off the opposite side they were
> standing. I think it found a place on the 478 as
> we rebuilt another one as a spare.You will notice
> its absence in the photo.
>
> We did what we had to do to keep em running!
>
> MD Ramsey

That is a great story Mike and always fun to hear how things were back in the infancy days of the D&SNG. Thanks for sharing.

William
aka drgwk37