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From: Montgomery, Edward T
Sent: Sat 7/9/2005 12:30 PM
To: erielack_@_lists.railf.net
Subject: TWO DIFFERENT QUESTIONS


I was thinking about the end of steam on the Lackawanna 52 years ago in June of 1953 and this question came to mind.  I know that Perry Shoemaker wanted to continue steam operations a little longer but I also realized that diesels were going to take over.  Here's the question:  When was the last Lackawanna Steam engine given a comple overhaul?  I assume it was probably one of the Pacifics, but I'm wondering how much time these engines had left before major maintenance would be required?
 
Secondly, and a totally different subject, I will probably be doing some darkroom work this summer.  I have some 30 and 40+ year old negatives with dirt and grime on them.  What is the safest way to clean them?  Any ideas.
 
Thanks,
 
Ed Montgomery
 

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