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| Author: | Jeff Terry [ Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 4-4-0 Copiapo |
A link to a photo of the Copaipo Railway's 4-4-0 Copiapo which was built in 1850 by Norris. http://www.memoriachilena.cl/mchilena01 ... =MC0003106 It's one of the oldest American steam locomotives preserved, and has been on exhibit at the university in Copaipo, Chile since its retirement in 1891. I understand a few years ago the school was looking to perform a cosmetic restoration, but I don't know if they've made any progress since this photo was taken in 2000. Jeff Tery |
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| Author: | softwerkslex [ Wed Mar 22, 2006 3:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 4-4-0 Copiapo |
Looks pretty good to me as is, just leave it alone. It has a high proportion of original fabric, and I think the climate there is conducive to longevity. Copiapo is documented in John White's History of the American Locomotive. |
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