(erielack) K-1 in Korea(?)

["Elaine and John Redden" <ejredden_@_frontiernet.net>]

I'm not one for perpetuating urban myths, but I'll give you what I have on
this thing, for whatever it's worth.

An associate from the Museum where I volunteer was on business in Korea,
circa 1988 (I can verify the date with him, but I know that's pretty close).
He is absolutely certain that he saw a Pacific with a Vanderbilt tender,
from the automobile in which he was riding.  (Were there any other engines
in Korea with a Vanderbilt?  I don't really know)  He was not in a position
to go back and get details (business trip and he wasn't driving).

As a matter of background, I consider him to be of the highest integrity,
and not one to make up this sort of story.  He is a knowledgeable steam fan,
so he knew what he was seeing.

My own personal conclusion is that if he believes he saw a Pacific with a
Vanderbilt tender, then so do I.  Any further theorizing beyond that point,
is left to the reader.

John R.


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