I think that you misunderstood. The engine is an old DE unit that was
repainted at a scrap yard to C&S colors, apparently by fans.
.
Thank you kindly,
Michael Matalis
mmatalis@sprynet.com
See my photos and my ugly mug at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/prairierailfan/
On Apr 6, 2009, at 6:47 PM, Russ Strodtz wrote:
> David,
>
> Have no idea what you are talking about Detroit Edison bought
> it's unit new. C&S had nothing to do with it. Why do you want
> anything at a Museum? My Wife likes some Museums but they have
> nothing connected with Railroads. I could even be interested
> with Museums if some of it involves boats/battleships etc.
> The government can spend stuff on display, Railroads don't
> need it.
>
> Russ
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "D & S Koziol" <KOZIOLDS2@MSN.com>
> To: <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Monday, 06 April, 2009 18:28
> Subject: Re: [CBQ] For those of you asking for a 'redbird'
>
>
>> This unit was an ex-Detroit Edison unit that they went to the
>> trouble of
>> changing details to match C&S and then painted one side and the nose
>> before firing up the torch. It would have been nice to see it
>> donated to a
>> museum or somewhere for display after going to that much trouble,
>> after
>> all, scrap prices aren't that good right now.
>> David Koziol
>>
>>
>> From: Russ Strodtz
>> Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 6:20 PM
>> To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
>> Subject: Re: [CBQ] For those of you asking for a 'redbird'
>>
>>
>> While I can understand it. The U30C's were junk and the
>> C&S were the oldest of the bunch. There is no reason to
>> keep stuff that seldom pulls trains. That is the whole
>> idea of Transportation, pull trains and make them working.
>> The U23C's were even worse.
>>
>> "Heritage?" I have never, ever, heard a Heritage pulled a
>> train any better. That is why they have Railroads.
>>
>> Russ
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "D & S Koziol" <KOZIOLDS2@MSN.com>
>> To: <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>
>> Sent: Monday, 06 April, 2009 17:56
>> Subject: Re: [CBQ] For those of you asking for a 'redbird'
>>
>>> Jeff,
>>> You forgot the sad part, the scrapping of this unit started after
>>> this
>>> photo was taken. I just don't understand it!
>>> David Koziol
>>>
>>>
>>> From: jeff worones
>>> Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 5:50 PM
>>> To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
>>> Subject: [CBQ] For those of you asking for a 'redbird'
>>>
>>>
>>> While we were on the subject of the BNSF heritage fleet....
>>>
>>> Found this on the loconotes group.
>>>
>>> If the link doesn't work, try cutting and pasting the address into
>>> your
>>> browsers' address line.
>>>
>>> Enjoy!
>>> Jeff
>>>
>>> Jeff Worones
>>> Seattle WA
>>>
>>> --- In LocoNotes@yahoogroups.com, GaryL <glarimer@...> wrote:
>>>
>>> For those interested in seeing a larger version of the Burlington
>>> U30C
>>> paint scheme restoration, see link below:
>>>
>>> <http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/54/Colorado_and_Southern_890.jpg
>>>
>>> >
>>>
>>> Very impressive work.
>>>
>>> Photo By: Ksamson1
>>>
>>> GL
>>>
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