I BEG YOUR PARDON

Actually some of the K-37's did have steam lines. I know the 499 and the 493 definitely had them as I have pictures of them pulling passenger trains. The picture of the 493 is actually outside of Gunnison in the 30's before she had obtained her doghouse. The others I have seen on film or pictures are the 490 and the 494. I had also heard that the 498 was equipped with steam lines as well. I always thought the K-37's looked funny without them. I also have seen records where a K-37 was called out of Chama to pull the San Juan and one was even used once to pull the "abreviated San Juan" after the regular one was discontinued. As to their instability at speed I believe is a urban legand. I know it's a debate,but the 37's would run between 25-30 mph on the line between Alamosa and Antonito. Not sure if Earl has been on the list but I'm sure he can add a lot of insight on this subject.
William
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