Re: Dorrigo 19th Century Treasures

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Trevor Edmonds wrote:

> OK, lets look at 4420. The only deterioration since it has been in our
> possession is the red terror paint has faded. Our policy is to collect items
> of significance to NSW (not just Dorrigo). The 44 class would have to be
> close to the most historically significant diesel classes in NSW. In any
> event 44 class did work the Dorrigo line. 4420 was given a heavy overhaul,
> and did not return to service. It should have been THE 44 for any group that
> wanted one. As far as I am aware, we were the only group to show interest in
> it.
>
> Given that it was our money and labour that purchased it and conserved it,
> this exercise has cost you nothing. I think we have the right to determine
> our own policies and priorities.

I think you are missing many pertinent points here.  I am not willing to go in
to them, but your post is somewhat misleading.

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David Johnson
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