michael Wrote:
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> I hope they dont fully restore this engine. For me
> there's a lot more important things than restoring
> a show pony.
>
> The list:
> 1. Improving the grounds at Antonito which include
> cosmetically restoring 494 and 495.
> 2. Building covered storage for newly restored
> cars
> 3. Building a indoor museum to display and explain
> some of the equipment beautifully restored by
> Friends. Right now there is no real exhibits on
> the C&TSRR. While the C&TSRR has done a phenomenal
> job with the Friends on keeping the line
> historically accurate, there's no actual museum.
> Is the point of restoring a pile drive just for
> foamers to enjoy and to be hidden from guest
> seeking to learn some history?
> 4. A bigger shop for projects and to house the
> locomotives in winter.
> 5. Restoring a K-36 or K-37 to have an additional,
> useful locomotive in the fleet.
>
> As usual, IMO, this is a discussion board. I
> supported the 168 project and I've ridden twice
> this year.





I just think it’s a win win money maker. The more unique equipment you have on hand enhances the experience. K-36 or K-37 just makes money but not my money. I rather ride and see historic locomotives not an ugly monster. I think bigger shop is good and storage but they have to look historic.
Mike