Did the Rio Grande donate the 268 to the city of Gunnison? Or does the Pioneer Museum own it?
What is the "scenario" in which you speak? Town versus whom? Restoration efforts versus whom?
Why can't it ever leave Gunnison or ever be restored, or have I completely misunderstood your post?
I would definitely be interested to hear about the status of the 268 as well as whether it will ever be under steam again (no matter where). Thanks very much for any information.