Re: D&RGW 375 in Durango

Dan Robirds Wrote:
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> The last SP 4-8-2 Mountain #4367 that was
> homebuilt in Sacramento Shops was scrapped in
> Eugene in 1961 reportedly after being offered to
> several cities with no takers. Of 83 locos in the
> SP Mt class, only a tender may survive.
>

I once heard the observation - in relation to preserved SP locomotives - that cities given a choice would ask for a small locomotive rather than accept a large locomotive. Reasons given in this observation was the park space required and later maintenance like the amount of paint.

Brian Norden