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Re: Victorian sg conversion
Bill Bolton (billboltonREMOVE-TO-EMAIL@computer.org) wrote:
> dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage) wrote:
> > Locomotives last longer when they are operational.
> Last longer than what????
Than a non-operational loco.
> > 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.
Wear is not the same as deterioration.
Cheers
David