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<DIV>Larry is correct about the cost and the weight.</DIV>
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<DIV>It took me nearly six months of afternoons to completely disassemble,
sandblast, repaint, rewire and restore the signal. Somewhere around here I
have a list of the total cost for restoring mine. The total came to about $1,400
real dollars. Some of the work was donated by friends. Probably the most
expensive item was the foundation which I believe was about $400 - 12 years ago.
My restoration was for the complete signal and installation along my
driveway.</DIV>
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<DIV>The pole itself was so heavy it took three men to lift one end to get it on
a truck to take it for sandblasting and primer. If I happen upon the cost
breakdown I will pass it along.</DIV>
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<DIV>After working on this restoration, and a side dump ballast hopper on the
East Broad Top, I have a better respect for what it would take to rebuild a
steam locomotive!</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks,</DIV>
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<DIV>Richard D. Shell</DIV>
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