Why Very Little Steam in New England?

Erik Ledbetter · **Posted:** Mon Dec 08, 2003 12:24 pm

> They are actually running out of steamers to
> restore!

When that happens they'll just start importing: GI 2-8-0s and African and plantation narrow gauge to start (precedents already exist...)

eledbetter@rypn.org

Zinn · **Posted:** Mon Dec 08, 2003 6:24 pm

What d'ya mean live long enough to see a 1200 run again? CPR 1293 is serviceable at Ohio Central and occasionally run on excursions. Get with the program, buddy!!

> Howard does this mean I will live longenough
> to see a 1200 run again? Better to fi re a
> 1200 than a 2500. btw did you go to train?
> Was it worth the trip? Or was it just aother
> railfan weakend as normal? regards bb.

Alan Maples · **Posted:** Mon Dec 08, 2003 9:06 pm

> Better make sure that ten-wheeler you
> mentioned can be moved by road (like the
> Brits do all the time)

While in Arkansas this summer the owner of the Dardanelle & Russelville Railroad graciously gave me a tour of his line and took me back to the enginehouse to see the little 2-6-2 they have. The engine was previously leased to a tourist railroad at Mt. Dora, Florida, and also went to Mississippi for a movie job. The advantage of a small engine was pointed out to me; it was easy to load on a flat car and could be shipped anywhere with no clearance restrictions.

Alan Maples

AMaples@aol.com

busy bob · **Posted:** Mon Dec 08, 2003 9:06 pm

> What d'ya mean live long enough to see a
> 1200 run again? CPR 1293 is serviceable at
> Ohio Central and occasionally run on
> excursions. Get with the program, buddy!!
I am with the program. I can drive the nage and back in a week end. It would take a full week to go to the OC and back. I just can't affort that. regards bb

Howard P. · **Posted:** Mon Dec 08, 2003 10:18 pm

> I am with the program. I can drive the nage
> and back in a week end. It would take a full
> week to go to the OC and back. I just can't
> affort that. regards bb

Buddy Bob is busy in PA right now, sharpening his numerous skills on another steam project. We expect to start the project with Bob's lifetime, and to have him quite involved When 1246 is ready to into the Thomaston Shop, we'll make sure to have a locker just for BB himself! And, running water (HOT!), so you can clean up and go eat at the end of the day. Such a deal, eh Buddy Bob???

hpincus@mindspring.com

buddy bob · **Posted:** Tue Dec 09, 2003 11:19 pm

> Buddy Bob is busy in PA right now,
> sharpening his numerous skills on another
> steam project. We expect to start the
> project with Bob's lifetime, and to have him
> quite involved When 1246 is ready to into
> the Thomaston Shop, we'll make sure to have
> a locker just for BB himself! And, running
> water (HOT!), so you can clean up and go eat
> at the end of the day. Such a deal, eh Buddy
> Bob??? Howard I'll let you know when i'm done. Does your offer include Krisp Krimes? bb

Howard P. · **Posted:** Wed Dec 10, 2003 12:21 am

Yes, BB, we'll keep you in Krispy Kremes (although I think they are rather over-rated!). Just wear your groovy safety orange shoes!!

hpincus@mindspring.com