RG: Interesting news about the potential availability of former LIRR C420 #213...
Making inquiry with the Dakota Southern is a good first move provided that they are willing to talk.
Would the DS accommodate anyone interested to visit the location where #213 is stored?
Are there recent pictures of #213 in DS service? Any more description about #213's internal condition?
I agree that the largest expense will be moving this unit 1500 miles (estimate) to the East Coast provided
that an arrangement can be made. A place to store #213 at least temporarily would be necessary.
#213 should be in the LIRR middle 1960s gray and orange color scheme eventually in service or as a
static display (provided that service restoration is not possible) for a museum or tourist railroad.
New York State homes for #213 should be another option for preservation. A Hudson Valley venue or one
in proximity to ALCO's home of Schenectady should be at least considered if it is not possible to return
#213 to Long Island at RMLI or OBRM.
Let's see what happens with the initial inquiry - DS should at least know that there is interest in #213.
MACTRAXX
Making inquiry with the Dakota Southern is a good first move provided that they are willing to talk.
Would the DS accommodate anyone interested to visit the location where #213 is stored?
Are there recent pictures of #213 in DS service? Any more description about #213's internal condition?
I agree that the largest expense will be moving this unit 1500 miles (estimate) to the East Coast provided
that an arrangement can be made. A place to store #213 at least temporarily would be necessary.
#213 should be in the LIRR middle 1960s gray and orange color scheme eventually in service or as a
static display (provided that service restoration is not possible) for a museum or tourist railroad.
New York State homes for #213 should be another option for preservation. A Hudson Valley venue or one
in proximity to ALCO's home of Schenectady should be at least considered if it is not possible to return
#213 to Long Island at RMLI or OBRM.
Let's see what happens with the initial inquiry - DS should at least know that there is interest in #213.
MACTRAXX
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