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Drew Eisenman

November 18, 2020 10:30PM

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That's exactly my thought, Will.

Of course I would prefer the railroad continue fueling with coal. I think most, if not all, of us would prefer that. A coal burning steam locomotive is as genuine of an experience as one could have. But economic and political realities simply dictate that moving to oil is inevitable, especially for tourist lines like the D&SNG.

I just want to hear these century old beasts continue to work through the Animas Canyon for as long as possible.

A small silver lining is hearing the unaltered exhaust of 493. I was hoping (and had booked a trip) to see her work in person.

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