I think the point about the geometry is that most of the elevation has been taken out of the curves.
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Wow Jim thats pretty cool! Mr Link would love that shot I am guessing Gary Mullis is a fan of his work?
As for friends of the 611. It would be tough but not impossible.I dont get the track geometry deal. If that were the case no steam would run. Plus most of the tracks I have run on have never been changed I think that might ahve been a piece railroads used to keep steam specials off their lines.
Friends of the 261 are looking for a loco now, but I dont know if 611 would fit the bill or if they were even interested in it.Might be a dream for you but never say never I guess.
Yes we are on time but this is yesterdays train
Check this out!
http://www.pbase.com/garymullis/image/119538376
I would do it myself, but I'm still in school without a job.
Is that 1218 below your name?
thats too much doom and gloom perception. As far as rigid wheelbase goes it has plenty of equilization for uneven track. Unlike our model counterparts with stiff unflexing wheelbases.
And for specialized parts, its always reproduceable, and for money, start passing the hats around, ready to make some donations?
Help with what?
611 was put out to pasture because the NS was no longer interested in running her. At the same time they sold all the specialized spare parts needed to maintain her - for scrap. In the years since, I don't doubt that they've long since been converted to saw blades and mattress springs.
Then there's the minor detail of having a place to run a stiff, long-wheelbase locomotive. Since the demise of steam there have been subtle changes in track geometry that make it better for diesels and not as good for steam. Granted that track utilization is down for the moment, but it will probably pick back up to a level that finding a gap in a busy schedule may get to be an adventure.
How about people to rebuild and maintain her? Those with the necessary skills are mostly punching the timeclock in God's Big Backshop. The few still on earth are all plenty busy working on locos that are still in steam or being prepped for use by certain dates on operating railroads.
Last, but hardly least, Ton$ and ton$ of $$$$!! And very little possibility of EVER making enough to repay the base cost - or even cover ordinary operating expenses. Since the Obama High Speed Rail plan doesn't include locomotives that can only cruise at 90mph...
Don't get me wrong. I would LOVE to see 611 back in operation. I would also like a (fill in most improbable dream here.)
Chuck
Could someone PLEASE start a program to run J 611. I can't stand the fact that it's fading away in a museum. YOU, I MEAN YOU, HAVE TO HELP. If you can't, tell someone who can.
J 611 is currently store at the VMT in Roanoke, VA.
Cars for an excursion can be found at http://www.ozarkmountainrailcar.com/
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!
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