QUOTE: Originally posted by jnaughton Old Engines! It started me thinking about "reviving" my 1951 Mantua Pacific. It gave me many years of happy service, but has been sitting in the "breaker yard" for more than 20 years. Is this old boy worth upgrading or should I just let it sit.
Chip
Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.
QUOTE: Originally posted by jeffers_mz More than that, I have an engine my dad gave me, a certified antique, and better yet, the satisfaction of resolving the problems of age myself, putting a crusty old grinder back in service, and from all appearances, there to stay for a long time to come. You decide. I have new engines that perform well, and old engines that I made perform well, and they both give me a lot of satisfaction and running pleasure.
QUOTE: Originally posted by twinzephyr Seems this is the age of disposable trains.
Carey
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