January 06, 2020 08:49PM
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In doing a little thinking, I have changed my opinion a little.
I still think the most important thing is for the railroad to operate at all costs during tourist season. Obviously It is not realistic to see the C&TS to ever be in a position to purchase diesels like the D&S has. Personally I would rather the D&S had not resorted to such an extreme measure. I also do not like the idea of any other
operating locomotive to be converted.493 was a win/win considering the needs, I wish they had considered restoring 498 as well. 2 big Ks and their current diesel contingent could have been an alternative to spending all that money on the diesels they're bringing in.
A realistic idea would be for the C&TS to consider the same. To have oil burners on stand-by when a dry summer appears imminent. 494, 495, 492, and 483. What better way to get these operational then do what the D&S has done to 493?
I would think a proposal to get federal grants, that proposed a cinder-free locomotive that helps an economically wanting area of the country might be viable. Obviously I'm way on the outside looking in when it comes to monies available, but it sure beats giving money to Solyndra or the like.
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