Dale Cherne Wrote:
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> "Union Pacific has made it clear to the chapter
> that it would not consider a trade for another
> steam locomotive"
>
> Well gee...that doesn't seem like a very fair deal
> does it? I dont think this is all the museum's
> fault. UP wants their most prized possession and
> in return, they'll give the museum some "stuff"
> essentially.
>
> "As a potential deal sweetener, the California
> museum has indicated that once the Big Boy is back
> in operation, the Union Pacific would consider
> operating a fan trip with the No. 4014 solely for
> the chapter's benefit."
>
> UP's answer: Nope.
>
> This deal (if you can call it that) seems pretty
> one sided. Well I guess thats UP for ya...

The "one sided deal" was when the UP gave the locomotive to them in the first place. Now when the UP wants to restore it to operation, all we hear is it's mine" from the preservation side. As a fellow preservationist for real, I've done my work for the trains, not self glory or importance. I hope some soul searching occurs, and one can be found.