What is the current info on main central 2-8-0 no. 501 at the Conway senic?
The last time I heard anything about this locomotive. Was that the group that owned it was trying to restore to operation. But that was about 5 years ago. Is she still gonna run again? What condition is she in? And did something happen to prevent her from getting restored? Would be a shame if she wasen,t cause she and the 7470 would look great running together.
JOSEPH the steam buffWhat is the current info on main central 2-8-0 no. 501 at the Conway senic?
I suspect the work on 501 has taken a back seat to 470. But a quote from a RyPN thread on 501 [quoted verbatim] says as much now about the situation as it did then:
"I believed once and still believe that the 501 is an excellent specimen for restoration. However, I can assure you it not only takes lots of money but more importantly people who are dedicated to the effort, have the experience and knowlege of various crafts and trades and above all... and this is very important........WORK WELL WITH EVERYONE."Self-proclaimed experts who have left a debris field behind are not going to accomplish it. It would be a shame if your youthful energy and interest wwere wasted tied to a horse that's tangled itself into the barbed wire and dosent have enough sense to stop kicking at everything and everyone."If you understand what Iam saying and have a real desire to work on the 501 contact Paul Hallet at Conway Scenic and/or the 470 Club and offer your services."Yes, the 470 has several other projects going on but man power rather than money makes the diffrence wether or not they have the time to address a cosmetic restoration of the 501. Besides that those other projects will be a good way to meet other volunteers and they to meet you."
I would love to do that. But I live in Oregon. I would do that in a heart beat. I,m 22. So at some point I will definitely try to do that.
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