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Re: Train Lovers- Bill Gates
Author: Tom Moungovan
Date: 06-15-2010 - 06:06

almo Wrote:
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> Does Michael Gross still own it?
>
> Also surprised that Bill Gates didn't make the
> list. I have heard from a few sources that Bill
> likes the prototype stuff, but doesn't dabble in
> scale modelling. I'm sure with his money, he could
> have a pretty sweet train room once one of the
> kids move out.
>
> almo

It's my understanding that Bill & Melinda Gates financed the rebuilding of one of the large
wooden trestles near Divide on Tacoma Rail, partly so that Mt. Rainier Scenic trains
could return to Morton, WA. Was just up there this last weekend to photograph & ride the
Willamette, but circumstances prevented running any further than Mineral Yd. Nice machine!

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