I personally liked "Mike Mangini" .. All the previous posters mentioning him are correct. If it wasn't for HIM, SP2472 would have been sold to Levin Metals for scrap by San Mateo County and that would have been that.
PLA needs to be complemented as well.. In a time of need, THEY could have told GGRM to "pack sand" and refuse storage. I'm not a lawyer, but if they don't be careful in their attitude, either PLA or even Alameda County could lay legal claim to all GGRM equipment on site.
Something to think about!
Regarding crap that happened at Hunters Point in the past, add the following insult to your ever growing list guys:
The ENGINEER for the Hospital Train movement was my old friend, Louis Bradas,Jr... who lives in Alameda. LOU comes from a railroad family too. I knew his late Father, Lou Bradas, Sr for many years. Lou,Sr was past president of the Golden Gate Live Steamers.
Anyway--- Lou Bradas, Jr has a younger brother named Dave Bradas who lives in Vallejo.
For a long, long time, DAVE BRADAS volunteered his time at GGRM (Project 2472).. He donated many , many hours of FREE "welding services" ...
He was "ousted" from the ranks !!
SO-- All of you people who have chastised ME in the past for maybe not volunteering in these groups-- Wake up and see the damn light as to what happens when you readily
"DO VOLUNTEER".... Harry Wong and Brian Wise do not need to respond.
Thanks..
"Key Route Ken"...