Re: 493 and the masked Belles of Silverton vs 2002
| May 28, 2020 10:34PM |
In 2002 there were no belles to get excited about 493. The engine was sitting in Silverton, and the future looked doubtful, becoming more doubtful as the years went on. Parts were disappearing. At least the boiler jacket and lagging were still intact in 2002, making the engine look semi serviceable. So 493 steaming into the middle of Silverton today trailing 13 cars is quite a triumph. So here is a look back 18 years.
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488 stops for water at Los Pinos tank on closing day Oct. 1979. Photo courtesy Don Richter
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