firefighter 4 posted:Contrary to all the jibberish that's posted 39 is " DEAD" in my opinion. In 1975 the Project 39 needed $50,000 to complete the restoration job for 1976, it didn't happen. Now a few years ago they needed close to three million dollars to complete the project, well that was a few years ago. Now how much will it cost in 2018 dollars, give it up just keep dreaming. Oh by the way if it ever gets finished there is a multi year lease with Strausburg to run 39 there. I strongly doubt any of us will see 39 run on the LIRR in our lifetime.
I've got to agree. I've long been of the opinion that the poor thing should be brought home, put back together, made to look good and be done with it. While I support the museum's efforts, and I'm not giving up hope of one day seeing double-headed G5s storm over the Shinnecock Canal bridge, I don't think now is the time.
