HUTCH 7.62 Wrote:
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> Bill K. Wrote:
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> > The only rail that remains is from the engine
> > house to Montague.
> >
> > The only diesel remaining is number 21.
> >
> > The rail that has been replaced is that section
> > just outside the engine house, which wss
> removed
> > to keep the buyer of number 19 from moving it
> out
> > side.
>
>
> Really? You have proof. Seems like such a childish
> act.


I agree, Hutch. The 'official reason' was given as, 'track maintenance.' However there is/was nothing to run on that rail. Hammond's fight to keep the 19 was protracted. He had a notice posted at the auction there would be a $700+ per day charge for storage on the YW property. Removing the rails directly in front of the engine house was a good way to garner a fat bundle of money ... right!?

The owner of the 19 has agreed to allow the YW to transfer the locomotive to Montague, where it is to be loaded on a heavy-duty flat car. The rails in front of the engine house have been reinstalled (using the same rail and ties). Comprende? :)