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Re: Merry Christmas and 4449 trips 2017? prison??
Author: Chris Fussell
Date: 12-26-2016 - 21:17
Erik once said in 2002: "I'm appalled that the SP #4449 and SP&S #700 are kept in a roundhouse - out of sight, out of view, and only open to the public once or twice a year - despite being owned by the City of Portland (Oregon). Not in a museum, not in a park, just a decrepit roundhouse where only a select few have access."
Years later, the locomotives are now:
- in a climate-controlled structure that is up to fire and earthquake code
- open to the public *for free*, no membership required
- accessible by shoes, bicycle, car, bus, shortline railroad, streetcar and/or MAX
- with gracious courtesy of the OPR, regular fundraising excursions are offered
- continued maintenance on the locomotives carry on so mainline excursions are possible.
Ya gotta admit, things have come a looooong way since your appallment.
Years later, the locomotives are now:
- in a climate-controlled structure that is up to fire and earthquake code
- open to the public *for free*, no membership required
- accessible by shoes, bicycle, car, bus, shortline railroad, streetcar and/or MAX
- with gracious courtesy of the OPR, regular fundraising excursions are offered
- continued maintenance on the locomotives carry on so mainline excursions are possible.
Ya gotta admit, things have come a looooong way since your appallment.
