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Re: Steam Today, TRAINS special issue #3
Author: Smokebox
Date: 04-03-2008 - 05:25
Q,
The simple fact is that anyone with a big enough check book can purchase a steam locomotive. Yes, even an "operable" one. Just because there are people running it, that is no guarantee that it is being operated safely.
See multiple refrences to "Gettysburg" in the magazine.
Smokebox
Q Wrote:
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> All that really matters is that those responsible
> for the operation and maintenance of these
> magnificent beasts do, in fact, know what they are
> doing. And as long as they are willing and able
> to continue to do it, dunderhead knownothings such
> as myself (and my family) will continue enjoy it -
> up close and personal (might even touch it - oh
> my).... and even help fund it - or not.
The simple fact is that anyone with a big enough check book can purchase a steam locomotive. Yes, even an "operable" one. Just because there are people running it, that is no guarantee that it is being operated safely.
See multiple refrences to "Gettysburg" in the magazine.
Smokebox
Q Wrote:
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> All that really matters is that those responsible
> for the operation and maintenance of these
> magnificent beasts do, in fact, know what they are
> doing. And as long as they are willing and able
> to continue to do it, dunderhead knownothings such
> as myself (and my family) will continue enjoy it -
> up close and personal (might even touch it - oh
> my).... and even help fund it - or not.
