Gilly@N&W posted:Casey Jones2 posted:It's really sad that 3985 is being used as a source of parts to rebuild 4014.
There is a donor ligament in my right knee. I'm grateful to have it. I can't tell you how many junk yard parts went into the restoration of my 1959 Corvette. From what I understand, N&W 1218 parts have been used on the 611J. At the end of the day, parts are parts.
It doesn't mean that 3985 can't be restored to operation, just more parts needed to make it go.
FWIW this N&W fan will be headed to Cheyenne when this thing is under steam again. I never thought I'd ever get to see a Big Boy in operation. I am looking forward to seeing it.
So comparing scavenging parts from N&W 1218 which has been parked for 25+ years and was under a boiler inspection/ rebuild when stored is the same as scavenging parts from UP 3985 which was fully operational and needlessly parked up until a few years ago??
I'd say it'll be more than "just more parts" taken from 3985 such as firebox oil burner unit and probably the complete tender.
