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| Author: | Robby Peartree [ Fri Mar 28, 2003 10:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Phelps Dodge Refinery fire |
You may see a news piece for a refinery fire in the Phelps Dodge's copper refinery in El Paso. The fire effected about one third of the tank house's roof. I understand no one was injured and SP 3420 and related equipment was not affected. The refinery was back harvesting copper today. EPSW271@aol.com |
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| Author: | Rob Gardner [ Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | SP 3420 |
What is the status of the 3420? Is the 2-8-0 still in running condition? Any future plans for operation? Thanks in advance, Rob Gardner rtrain@nls.net |
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| Author: | Robby Peartree [ Thu Apr 03, 2003 1:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SP 3420 |
> What is the status of the 3420? Is the 2-8-0 > still in running condition? Any future plans > for operation? > Thanks in advance, > Rob Gardner SP 3420 has not operated since December 28, 1985. The locomotive is not currently in FRA or state boiler certification. 3420 would need a boiler patch on the door sheet and other work to bring it up to current code. Work is stalled due to the reoccuring problem of a lack of city (El Paso, TX) support. The board overseeing the locomotive was sunsetted several years ago and I know of no one in city government currently overseeing the locomotive. The city has been approached by a couple of tourist operators about aquiring the locomotive, but the city says that they have "plans" for it. I am anxiously waiting for this plan with an antacid in hand. EPSW271@aol.com |
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