Sad to hear of the passing of Jack Showalter of Allegany Central fame. Does anyone know the status of ex CPR G-5's 1238 & 1286?
Good question! I just checked the website for the "Age of Steam Roundhouse" in Ohio, but no luck, they didn't wind up there.
There are a couple of G-5's but 1238 and 1286 ain't one of them.
I think they are in Staunton, Va.
Found some photos from a couple of years ago:
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/archiveThumbs.aspx?id=76244
Well, if they're still out in Staunton they haven't seen the light of day in decades.
They'll probably surface when the Showalter estate is settled, but I can't think of a sadder reason for their doing so.
I hope they find good homes.
rfpjohn I think they are in Staunton, Va.
Thanks for the information Beverly! It'll be interesting to see where the equipment ends up.
As I said, hopefully to good homes.
Both locos are under tarps alongside a warehouse in Verona, VA along with cars.
Posted by PhilIrwin
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