> Would the preservation of a more complete UP
> gas turbine unit than the #18 fall into this
> time frame?

I don't think so - weren't the turbines taken out of service and stripped in the late 1960's or early 1970's? On a related note, how complete is the turbine at Ogden?

Frank Hicks

Below: In-progress cosmetic restoration of UP #18; photo taken about four months ago


F-Hicks@wiu.edu

Interesting piece on the Silverton RR's corkscrew turntable above Silverton, Colorado. Includes description and photos from a 2000 visit to the site, which is said now to be threatened by development.


http://soapysmith.faradic.com/corkscrew/corkscrew.html
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