Re: Warning:NNG SL&RG

Earl Wrote:
> a. have enough power to do the job - 1744 is JUST
> big enough.
> b. in decent restorable or better yet recently was
> operational.
> c. will negotiate a 16 degree curve.
> d. can operate on a 3% grade.

Here's a engine for you:
a. 84,200 lbs of tractive effort.
b. Was rebuilt, run once, and then put on display.
c. Designed to handle 17 degree curves.
d. Was built to tackle Donnor summit.

The Southern California Chapter of the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society keeps getting looted and harassed. I keep hearing more and more talk that they maybe forced to move. It's a long shot of course, but the SP #5021 would be a good engine to run again.

I know, I know, just let me dream. :-)