Re: Goose 5 in Silverton

Chris Webster Wrote:
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> 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.
>
> --
> Chris Webster
> [www.speakeasy.org]

I knew they had a K-37 but I am sure they wouldn't mind an extra locomotive to their collection.