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Re: Will the Silverton line have to convert to oil burning?
Author: My thoughts
Date: 06-17-2018 - 14:38

Historical... Wrote:
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> Depends on historical status - are they
> "registered" with somebody? If so, historical
> integrity might require using the fuel they did
> while in regular service. ...

You are more thoughtful than the average steam nut, and I like your thinking.

I agree, it would seem that preserving the system of fuel combustion is important if you want to preserve the historical integrity of the machine. For example, if you had a Civil War-era wood burner, you wouldn't change it over to coal or oil.

However, museums have practical challenges to face. For example I heard that NW Railway Museum is converting its NP 0-6-0 to burn oil because coal is hard to buy in Washington State. And they intend to run the loco regularly.

Also, I imagine that as long as the conversion is easily reversible and does not harm the historic fabric, then the museum won't jeapordize the "registered" status. I would guess converting to oil does not harm the object at all, and is easily reversible.

My thoughts.

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  Will the Silverton line have to convert to oil burning? synonymouse 06-17-2018 - 10:32
  Re: Will the Silverton line have to convert to oil burning? Historical... 06-17-2018 - 13:39
  Re: Will the Silverton line have to convert to oil burning? My thoughts 06-17-2018 - 14:38
  Re: Will the Silverton line have to convert to oil burning? Big Boy 06-17-2018 - 16:58
  Re: Will the Silverton line have to convert to oil burning? David Dewey 06-17-2018 - 17:41
  Re: Will the Silverton line have to convert to oil burning? Cprr 06-17-2018 - 18:24
  Re: Will the Silverton line have to convert to oil burning? History Buff 06-17-2018 - 20:25
  Re: Will the Silverton line have to convert to oil burning? Margaret (SP fan) 06-17-2018 - 22:24
  Re: Will the Silverton line have to convert to oil burning? David Dewey 06-18-2018 - 07:34
  Re: Will the Silverton line have to convert to oil burning? Agent 99 06-18-2018 - 09:33
  Re: Will the Silverton line have to convert to oil burning? synonymouse 06-18-2018 - 10:54
  Re: Will the Silverton line have to convert to oil burning? Agent 99 06-18-2018 - 12:16
  Re: Will the Silverton line have to convert to oil burning? Big Boy 06-18-2018 - 21:39
  Re: Will the Silverton line have to convert to oil burning? Hot Water 06-19-2018 - 05:21


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