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Festus

May 18, 2007 03:08PM

Actually, construction of a new steam locomotive back then was probably a lot cheaper than today's restorations. Steam locomotives and appliances were mass produced back then, so construction of steamers enjoyed the economy of scale. Labor was cheaper and expertise on steam locomotives was abundant. Constructing a new locomotive boiler was nothing unusual back then, nowadays it is an expensive proposition.
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D&RGW K-28's A Small History	John Templeton (Chama Station Agent)	May 18, 2007 08:03AM
Re: D&RGW K-28's A Small History	stuart olson	May 18, 2007 10:02AM
Re: D&RGW K-28's A Small History	Festus	May 18, 2007 11:16AM
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Re: D&RGW K-28's A Small History	keith hayes	May 18, 2007 02:20PM
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Re: D&RGW K-28's A Small History	Keith Hayes	May 19, 2007 12:13PM

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