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Hello Again, Sorry to drop a squirrel in the church social and leave but I had to go away for 3 weeks on business. The fellow I purchased the train from is Keith Blanchard and he owns one of John Allen’s locos, the #43 Berkshire (I’ve seen the photos). Keith’s uncle owned the hobby store in Monterey, CA? Keith wrote to me, “I am from Monterey originaly and grew up under John's layout. There probably would not be any additional value because it was John's. I thought that prospective new owner should know the history and maybe would appreciate it a little more. I have sent an email to Andy at Model Railroader Mag just in case he wants to add this one to his Allen collection. I should have just sent it to him. I did not think of it until it was too late. John was just one of our friends and we never thought of him as a celebrity.” Keith further stated, “20 years ago we displayed the loco (#43) at Josephine DeRandle museum in San Francisco and they insured it for $10,000. I probably couldn't sell it because it has sentimental value to me. All the other smaller things didn't mean as much. I salvaged a lot of the G&D and have sold and given most if it away over the years. #43 caries the G&D logo and is the only surviving large road engine because it was in a box on the floor. Your tank loco also was in the same situation.” So I hope to prove I have a John Allen loco (a tiny one but one none the less). I certainly believe Keith and think I own a John Allen loco, what do the rest of you think?
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