Known Shop Drinker Wrote:
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> Hold up there, Tubs. For starters, I'm not from
> Texas. If those locomotives (917D by the way, not
> 917A) were "broken" when they got to Portola, it's
> because the Evil Ones at RVJct had long before
> caused those who cared for them to leave in
> disgust, and then left that equipment out to rot
> (before the Dark Times, the 917D had always been
> kept indoors). Granted, none of that is Portola's
> problem.
> Let me point out that the equipment RVJ got from
> Portola wasn't exactly showroom quality, either.
> It will be a remarkable feat if the SN 44-tonner
> ever runs again, and the SLG&W unit is virtually
> an empty shell. When you say the 712 at Portola
> "is not going anywhere," you may be correct in
> more ways than one (considering some of the other
> "treasures" I've seen sitting around there)--just
> try not to bend the frame, okay?
> BTW, "known shop drinker" was an inside joke for
> the benefit of others familiar with the history.
> It's actually a long-ago quote from the late
> Professor Robert Hanft, whom we are grateful for
> having been acquainted. If you don't get it, never
> mind.

Tubs...how kindergarten...say that to my face someday ; )

As I said, we got them broken...as for the deal in general...rather than hiding anonymously and safely behind your keyboard, how about you step and run for office at the WRM...out your money where your mouth is.

I doubt you have the guts to come out.

That being said, rest assured that the 712 has a good home and will be taken care of.