Railway Preservation News
https://www.rypn.org/forums/

CNR 5288
https://www.rypn.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=26286		 Page 1 of 1
Author:  Richard Glueck [ Sat Oct 11, 2008 4:44 pm ]
Post subject:  CNR 5288
Unknown location, but probably Montreal, as it made frequent ventures into the US on the Central Vermont and Grand Trunk New England Lines. Now at TVRM for modification into a quasi-Southern Railway locomotive.

http://cgi.ebay.com/6096ND-RAILROAD-PHO ... otohosting
Author:  Finderskeepers [ Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: CNR 5288
When you have an engine that good looking, is it really necessary to turn it into a quasi-southern PS whatever at TVRM?
Author:  Richard Glueck [ Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: CNR 5288
I agree. Canadian locomotives were beautiful and reflected a unique culture and development for life in the north. I hate to see such a beautiful locomotive carved into something it never was supposed to be.
Author:  Kevin Gillespie [ Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: CNR 5288
Dick,

As you know well, I share your love of Canadian steam. Fortunately, several other examples of CN Pacific's survive. So I have no problem seeing this one kitbashed into a Southern PS. I wish it had happened to GTW 5629, perhaps she might still be with us. In any event, I think that "carving" is a bit harsh. As far as I know nobody at TVRM has ever thought of sectioning the old girl. If it gets her running again, I can certainly handle seeing her in green and gold.

Best regards,
Kevin
Author:  Les Beckman [ Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: CNR 5288
Kevin Gillespie wrote:
Dick,

As you know well, I share your love of Canadian steam. Fortunately, several other examples of CN Pacific's survive. So I have no problem seeing this one kitbashed into a Southern PS. I wish it had happened to GTW 5629, perhaps she might still be with us. In any event, I think that "carving" is a bit harsh. As far as I know nobody at TVRM has ever thought of sectioning the old girl. If it gets her running again, I can certainly handle seeing her in green and gold.

Best regards,
Kevin


Kevin -

I agree. Certainly BM&R 4-6-2 #425 in blue, with a few of her details changed, has resulted in an appealing looking locomotive.

Les
Author:  Richard Glueck [ Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: CNR 5288
Green steam is certainly better than no steam.
You make a valid point inspite of my prejudice!
Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group
http://www.phpbb.com/