(erielack) Diners

["Charles Schneider" <cbschneider_@_worldnet.att.net>]

As a committed supporter of the 470 project, I thought I would just =
weigh in and state that though I am disappointed that AOE got there =
first, I am happy to support the preservation of whatever equipment from =
the EL or its predecessor roads that we can find.  These days, as John =
Boehner said, the mere fact that we can find any equipment at all that =
is not already in museums or scrapyards from any railroad of the EL era =
is a miracle in itself.  I am grateful that there are still preservation =
opportunites and challenges out there.=20

Diner group people:  While moving forward in attempting to acquire =
another diner, is there any chance that a dialogue with AOE could be =
started up?  I mean try to work out a deal with them to acquire 470 when =
they are through with it, and perhaps also work with them while they =
modify 470 for their purposes so as to minimize irreversible =
alterations.  Would it be possible at all for them to renovate 470 into =
something that works for them, while still allowing a realistic =
possibility of its restoration as DL&W 470 at some time in the future?  =
Any parts removed by them could be held by someone until that day...
Just a thought.

Charles Schneider

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