by 3rdrail
Keep in mind that information has it that a brand, spanking new Winton sits still in it's original crating down at the B&O Railroad Museum currently used as a display. To my knowledge, negotiations with the museum to use this engine never took place.
For all the Winton's supposed failings, I have suggested before that if this new engine could be used, as a new industrial grade engine how could it not give many years of service, particularly if it were run for special events only and not made into a work horse ? After many years, if it did finally fail, either display it under cover or let another generation worry about it !
For all the Winton's supposed failings, I have suggested before that if this new engine could be used, as a new industrial grade engine how could it not give many years of service, particularly if it were run for special events only and not made into a work horse ? After many years, if it did finally fail, either display it under cover or let another generation worry about it !
~Paul Joyce~
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