Re: Victorian sg conversion

[billboltonREMOVE-TO-EMAIL@computer.org (Bill Bolton)]

dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage) wrote:

> Locomotives last longer when they are operational.

Last longer than what???? 

> Mechanical things deteriorate through not being used.

While it is correct that "rust never sleeps", it is also correct that
operation racks up a lot of expensive wear and tear which can be
avoided by sensible static conservation of exhibits.

Pragmatically there has to be a balance between operational and static
conservation of steam exhibits and for any large collection only a few
items can resonably be maintained in operational status at one time.

Cheers,

Bill