Re: Goose 5 in Silverton

michael Wrote:
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> No reason to have let it rust to death. If they
> don't want it give it to the Cumbres and Toltec or
> the CRRM they will take care of it.

Michael,

Do a google search on the "Missionary Ridge Fire". Back in 2002, that forest fire shut down the railroad. I believe that the railroad lost an incredible amount of money that year. Last week, I was talking to a D&SNG MOW employee who told me that the railroad is *still* recovering from the fire.

Given what the railroad went though in 2002, and all they have done since then, I can overlook the lack of fresh paint on the K-37. The railroad has been busy ensuring its survival! Since the fire, the D&SNG has acquired some diesel locomotives, improved their fire prevention program, built the Silver Vista, etc.

Also, FYI, the CRRM already has a K37 sitting outside, uncovered.

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Chris Webster
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