hank Wrote:
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> Dave Vollmer Wrote:
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> > The C-19 class was an order
> > of magnitude smaller than the C-16 class
>
> By "order of magnitude smaller" I assume you mean
> in number of engines, not in power per engine?
> Your wording is a bit confusing.
>
>
> > I can't help but agree that--especially in
> light
> > of the recent restoration of the 168 and
> 1916-era
> > consist on the C&TS--the 223 would be a
> valuable
> > piece of San Juan Extension history which the
> C&TS
> > is chartered to preserve.
>
> And would be a fine sight double-headed with 168
> up the West side of Cumbres. Now if only we had 5
> or 6 class 60's to push OM up the hill some future
> Winter. Lively photos come to life!
>
> Hank, who probably won't be able to contribute to
> a 223 fund either but would love to if he could.
Yep, my wording was off. I meant to indicate it was an order of magnitude smaller
in number. In other words, the C-19s are disproportionately represented in preserved status relative to their numbers on the roster. Not that I'm complaining, LOL!
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Dave Vollmer
Rio Grande Southern in HOn3
Colorado Midland in N scale
Colorado Springs, CO