How about the Milwaukee 261 she is a coal burner.
Myron Dudenbostel
John Lewis wrote:
> John,
>
> While I am not speaking for IRRM, here is what I have gleaned from visiting
> this fine place.
>
> The donations requested were to defray the cost of buying and moving 3007 to
> Union and for 'track space' to stow her on. The last time I saw her, she
> was coupled to CB&Q 4963, safely inside one of Unions large 'barns' where
> she is safe from the elements.
>
> Union's steam crew is now working on restoring one of their small Union
> Pacific engines, along with keeping their Frisco engine operational. I
> believe there is one small steamer after the UP engine that is a likely
> candidate. Check out their page at www.irrm.org
>
> Could 3007 be restored some day? Sure. The operative thing here is a
> thorough inspection to determine if she is a likely candidate and major
> bucks to fund the effort. While Union is a fine museum (in my opinion), I
> don't think they are rolling in $$$$!
>
> I think the one thing that would be a restoration killer is the fact that
> she is a coal burner. I can't think of one mainline steam engine that is
> operational today that burns coal (yup, I know 765 is lurking in the wings).
>
> Would it be possible to convert her to oil? I suspect it would, since the Q
> demonstrated it could be done. But again, there is that nagging quesiton of
> money.
>
> While long winded, I hope this answers your questions!
>
> Regards,
> John Lewis
>
> >From: jh1221@a...
> >Reply-To: BRHSlist@yahoogroups.com
> >To: BRHSlist@yahoogroups.com
> >Subject: [BRHSlist] Any news on CB&Q 3007?
> >Date: Thu, 08 Mar 2001 13:56:40 -0000
> >
> >Hello all, I was just wondering if there has been any work done on
> >3007 since she went to IRM? I remember seeing something in Trains
> >magazine when she went in, asking for donations for her restoration.
> >I know that IRM is very busy taking good care of what they have under
> >steam right now, but wow wouldn't it be nice to see 07 under steam
> >again? Thanks; John
> >
> >
> >
> >
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