I would like to know why many railfans on this and other discussion board seem to enjoy bashing railroad museums. I don't mean just CSRM. I have read postings bashing Orange Empire, WRRM and others. No museum has unlimited funds and there are usually more artifacts around than cash to restore them. Rather than complaining how about making a donation? I guess they didn't properly preserve your favorite steamer. Get over it! Much that is offered to museums is already beyond saving except for parts.

On a related matter, how many on this board have collections of historic photos or other railroadiana? Have you made provisions for its eventual disposition? I once overheard a "railfan" at Winterrail (I think) saying he told his family to burn all his photos because those "corrupt b**tards" at (blank) museum would just sell them! Imagine a museum selling photos to raise money to stay open. How corrupt is that?

OK, I've blown off my steam, now what does anyone have to say?