Re: 493, then which is next? 498 possible?

It was my understanding that 493 was being restored and converted for oil burning for use in times of high fire danger, and they would use the the coal-burners at other times.
They are also purchasing 2 new diesel loco's for use during times if high fire danger.
I'd like to see another k-37 restored and used, but I think for operations during lower fire danger they have all the power they need.
I don't know how much the diesels will be able to pull, and many riders like myself would much rather ride behind a steam locomotive than a diesel, and with the 493 and 2 diesels they might be limited to 2 trains a day during high fire danger. They might like to have another oil burning steamer they can use, but as to if they will convert a k-36 to oil burning during the next scheduled overhaul or restore another k-37, only the D&S can say. We'll just have to wait and see.

I would not be surprised if over the next 10-15 years if they convert all their k-36's to oil burning if the 493 works out for them.