Y6 in Saint Louis- steam in general

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Rumors like this are common because we would all like to see our favorite
steam return to the rails.  Hints of 'something' get interpreted by people
into what they wish for rather than anything factual.

But, the key item is where and how can a steam locomotive be supported.
Shops, running maintenance, water and coaling facilities, spare parts and
especially TRAINED people familiar with steam locomotive operation and
repair are all necessary to run steam.  For instance, the UP has its own
shops and trained and experienced people for its steam.  This makes it
easier for upper management to support the program as the systems necessary
to keep the program going are 'known and understood'- and are already 'sunk
costs'.   

Gary Rolih
Cincinnati

 
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Gordon,
its funny you mention this, I say this as I have heard a rumor from a 
couple friends of mine that are well connected in steam world. Stating 
that Wick has been overheard talking to the fellow that was in Charge of 
the Milwaukee Road 261 deal, about getting 611 in running order again, 
if he can her Roanoke to agree to loan her. I'm not holding my breath, 
as it is just a rumor, but figured I would mention it since wick made 
that comment about the Y6

Nathan Simmons
trainman51 at gmail.com
http://www.t-51.org
KI4MSK



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> At the NRHS national convention in Chattanooga in August 2007, Wick 

> Moorman, head of Norfolk Southern, was the featured speaker at the 

> convention banquet.  After his presentation he opened the floor for 

> questions.  One person who stood up to pose a question identified his 

> association with the National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis.  

> He had no sooner gotten that out when Wick interrupted him by saying, 

> "We want our locomotive back!" Lots of applause followed.

>

> Gordon Hamilton

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>> Can we bring it home to Roanoke where it belongs??

>> Gene A.

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>> It was there four years ago, and it looked good. When I got to the

>> museum, I asked the guy who at the counter in the store where the Y-6

>> was. He didn't know what it was. Then my eye caught the cover of the

>> museum catalogue. It was on the cover.

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>> Gary L. Misch

>> Commander, USN (ret.)

>> Syria, VA

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>>> Back in the 70's I was told that N&W Y6 2156 was in the Saint Louis TM.

>>> After having gone to their site I can only find pictures.

>>> Does that mean that it is no longer there, is it still in existence??

>>> Gene A.

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