>I've followed what this group has done for some time, they've been aquiring >equipment for a long time (how many people can brag of having a U30C >anymore?). Of 19 locomotive models on RDG in 1976, with 2 groups still in >full service, of the remaining 17 types examples of at least 9 are >preserved; of those 3 models are types that would otherwise now be tunafish >cans or Japanese cars :-) As for the other 8 types, only 2 are gone >entirely. I'd say it's a model for anyone interested in preservation >dedicated to a specific railroad - they don't own all 9 types of engine, >but all can be found within a reasonable distance. I don't think it would >be possible to do this well with any other road. I'm not sure how true this is, but I've heard from others that this group also has "well-placed friends." Many people seem to have a hard time getting stuff from Conrail, but the RDG group seemed to be able to acquire the units they needed. They must also have generous members - a large portion of their equipment needed to be purchase, a tremendous capital outlay. Being an active member of a railway museum, I can attest to the fact that "money don't come easy!" Regardless, the RDG group has done a tremendous job in preserving an important part of history, and should be commended on their work. Everytime I stop by their Leesport "temporary" museum, there are always members there working on equipment. Bravo! - Paul - - ----------------------------------------------------------- Visit the erielack photopage at http://el-list.railfan.net ------------------------------
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