Re: West Side Shay No. 14 Cosmetic Restoration

Jason Midyette Wrote:
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> Railfan1996 Wrote:
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> > Sadly, I don't think either of the Shays will
> find
> > their way back to the Georgetown Loop because
> the
> > Ashbys are not on speaking terms with History
> > Colorado (the Colorado Historical Society)
> since
> > their contract negotiations broke down in the
> > early 2000s.
>
>
> Given that Shays 12 and 14 are among the few
> pieces of Old Georgetown Loop /Ashby equipment
> that have not returned to the Loop, I’m not sure
> your statement really holds water;
>
> - Diesels 130 and 140 are leased to the present
> operator of the Loop and are in service.
>
> - Former IRCA 2-8-0 no. 40 was purchased by the
> current operator a few years ago and is presently
> in service on the Loop.
>
> - Many of the rider cars, including the Silver
> Plume car, ex C&S reefer 1116 and several of the
> rider gondolas have also been purchased by the
> current operator and are in service.
>
> While there may be many reasons that would keep 12
> and 14 from returning to the Loop, it would seem
> that a grudge against the CHS or the Loop would
> not be a factor.
>
> Jason Midyette

I apologize for oversimplifying some of the details.