2839 is now part of the Nethercutt Collection ( mostly automobiles) in Sylmar
California. A cosmetic restoration has been done and a photo is here:
http://nethercuttcollection.org/EndPage.aspx?page=train
Doug Hately
--- In cpsig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave S" <dl_swanson@...> wrote:
Southern used the Royal Hudson for excursion service in 1979 and 1980
--- In cpsig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Steamnut <STEAMnut@> wrote:
If memory serves (and I am getting older now), They used the Royal Hudson
in Coal Miners Daughter because it was the only one of the engines Southern
had for excursion service that was not undergoing some type of repair at
the steam shops in Birmingham. According to Bill Purdie (Master Mechanic,
Southern Railway Steam Program) she was a pleasure to run.
Mike Phillips
Orlando FL.
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