What engine will the Friends of the 261 pick to replace 261?

[NewYorkCentral]

Well if that is all she needs why dosent then Steve Sandsberg buy the locomotive?

[Anonymous]

NewYorkCentral

Well if that is all she needs why dosent then Steve Sandsberg buy the locomotive?

That is the question of the day.  I think he will buy it.  Or sombody else will buy it and lease it to him on good terms. 

[cprted]

Bucyrus

NewYorkCentral

Well if that is all she needs why dosent then Steve Sandsberg buy the locomotive?

That is the question of the day.  I think he will buy it.  Or sombody else will buy it and lease it to him on good terms. 

I can think of more financially prudent ways to invest >$950,000.

[Anonymous]

cprted

Bucyrus

NewYorkCentral

Well if that is all she needs why dosent then Steve Sandsberg buy the locomotive?

That is the question of the day.  I think he will buy it.  Or sombody else will buy it and lease it to him on good terms. 

I can think of more financially prudent ways to invest >$950,000.

 

So can I, but what does that have to do with this?

Here is my question to you: 

Can you think of a more financially prudent way to acquire and operate an historic steam locomotive with at least eight drivers?

[cprted]

Bucyrus

cprted

Bucyrus

NewYorkCentral

Well if that is all she needs why dosent then Steve Sandsberg buy the locomotive?

That is the question of the day.  I think he will buy it.  Or sombody else will buy it and lease it to him on good terms. 

I can think of more financially prudent ways to invest >$950,000.

 

So can I, but what does that have to do with this?

Here is my question to you: 

Can you think of a more financially prudent way to acquire and operate an historic steam locomotive with at least eight drivers?

No, but Steve Sandsberg has absolutely no obligation to acquire and operate another locomotive.  So even if he does have a spare Million burning a hole in his pocket, why would he wrap that much of his personal finances in something that will never pay for itself?

[wjstix]

Boy if Steve Sandberg is a millionaire, he sure hides it well !! 

Remember that the 15-year rebuild of 261 was scheduled to take a full year - not because it really took anywhere near that long to do the work, but because of the enormous cost involved. They figured they had to spread it out over time, and try to find railroads or industries willing to donate equipment or do the work in their shops/plants for free or at a discount.

Steve has worked on a number of projects around the US rebuilding old railroad passenger cars for different people and organizations, that's his business. He's not a rich playboy using 261 as his toy.