Yes, the collection is in sad condition, but -- as
"steamer" is so wise to point out -- none of these
locomotives would even exist today if Fred Kempner
had not saved them. And, although they appear to
be in poor condition, they could be restored -- at least
cosmetically.

So don't put down "rusting hulks", because ya never know
who might fall for one of these neglected treasures. (Yes,
I am all too aware that money is very hard to come by now,
and that there are already a number of restored, operational
steam locomotives that need and deserve the money more, but --
maybe it would be possible to find funds to cosmetically
restore these now-derelict treasures. Hope springs eternal!)