C&O 2732

Bob Yarger · **Posted:** Tue Feb 03, 2004 2:20 pm

Shown after its recent move in Richmone, VA.

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Bob Yarger · **Posted:** Tue Feb 03, 2004 2:22 pm

Could use some organized TLC from area enthusiasts.

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Richard · **Posted:** Tue Feb 03, 2004 6:51 pm

Actually, she doesn't look bad in this setting. A shed roof, perhaps a coat of paint and some new boiler jacketing. While her cab interior is a mess, it isn't unrestorable. This is one of the Virginia ex-C&O Kanawhas that has potential for operation someday....

glueck@maine.edu

David M. Wilkins · **Posted:** Tue Feb 03, 2004 7:40 pm

> This is one of the Virginia
> ex-C&O Kanawhas that has potential for
> operation someday....

Yeah but I know where a nearly operable Kanawha is sitting, waiting for its third chance at operation. Although I do hope that all of the Virginia Kanawhas are put in good hands that will care for them, and not let them deteoriate as they have in the past.

david.wilkins@bardstown.com

L Beckman · **Posted:** Wed Feb 04, 2004 1:34 am

> Yeah but I know where a nearly operable
> Kanawha is sitting, waiting for its third
> chance at operation. Although I do hope that
> all of the Virginia Kanawhas are put in good
> hands that will care for them, and not let
> them deteoriate as they have in the past.

David:

OK. But just what IS the status of # 2716. Is anything being done...or planned?

Les Beckman (Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum/North Judson, Indiana)

midlandblb@cs.com

John D · **Posted:** Wed Feb 04, 2004 8:33 am

> Could use some organized TLC from area
> enthusiasts.
The Old Dominion Chapter, NRHS used to have some folks who enjoyed working on their collection of equipment (their 0-6-0T), and also helped Jack Showalter. Anyone know if they're planning to do any cosmetic work on this loco? Or would the state arrange that?

David M. Wilkins · **Posted:** Wed Feb 04, 2004 4:47 pm

For now, just cosmetic stabalization. Last year, we pulled her out for the Day Out With Thomas event, and she was a big hit. This year, we are going to try to put the numberboards, headlight, and bell back on her, to give a better appearence.

david.wilkins@bardstown.com

Andrew Durden · **Posted:** Mon Feb 09, 2004 2:20 pm

This
> year, we are going to try to put the
> numberboards, headlight, and bell back on
> her, to give a better appearence.

I know I'm gonna catch hell for this, but if you want to make an even better appearance, center that headlight on the smokebox door, leave the number boards off and give me a brass eagle above the headlight...Heh Heh Heh...

Southeastern Railway Museum
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L Beckman · **Posted:** Mon Feb 09, 2004 7:21 pm

> This

> I know I'm gonna catch hell for this, but if
> you want to make an even better appearance,
> center that headlight on the smokebox door,
> leave the number boards off and give me a
> brass eagle above the headlight...Heh Heh
> Heh...

Been there; done that!

midlandblb@cs.com

Andrew Durden · **Posted:** Mon Feb 09, 2004 10:44 pm

> Been there; done that!

But it's been 22 years since she ran that way, so what the hell!?!?

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