February 22, 2006 08:53AM
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Eric,
Sorry 'bout that. I jumped to my on conclusion of several others asking me how Americanos could get Guatemalan steam to the US.
The condition of the locomotives vary. In Revelation Videos DVD
www.revelationvideo.com on Guatemala, Bernie Watts points out on locomotive #177 how the legs on the firebox are packed with mud. This situation has caused the firebox to be condemnable. Not to say that this locomotive could be salvaged. It would need extensive firebox work.
Most of the locomotives seem to be parked at the end of service with a small number of parts borrowed. John West could probably answer better when these last operated. Bottom line is that #204 is serviceable. #205 is next in line. #200 was operated a few years ago. Beyond that, all these loco's would need extensive work to return to operation.
Eric, at 17, I wanted to see Guatemala. It took me a lot of years to get there. I hope to go back soon and perhaps see you there someday.
Trains did an excellent article for this route. It is online at
[www.rrdc.com]
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