Dr Zarkoff Wrote:
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> > Has the museum given up moving on to Molina and
> even Montezuma one day?
>
> Molina, no, Montezuma, yes (meaning go to Molina
> but not Montezuma). It's also an internal
> political issue.
>
> > And has going north ever of RVJ ever been
> considered?
>
> Yes, but determined to be uneconomical to do so.
>
> >Is there any foreseeable plan to restore the
> Bidwell
>
> There was until a good old boy killed the idea.
>
> > or OE observation parlor cars?
>
> No.
>
> > Are there any current restoration projects?
>
> Key System 271, which has turned into a can of
> worms.
>
> > As for northward, how far does the museum have
> trackage rights?
>
> No trackage rights, rather outright ownership of
> the track all the way to Cannon.
>
> > Actually, they have rail connection all of the
> way to the UPRR auction at Cannon.
>
> Which is currently impassible from just south of
> Dozier to Cannon for a variety of reasons.

Could you elaborate on who the good old boy is, what is the internal politics, and what can of worms is happening to the unit they are working on?