Why the 611?

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It was the last J to receive heavy repairs (because of the accident) making
it the J in the best mechanical shape.  BTW another J received light repairs
later than 611 though.
I am sure Some others on this group can provide more detailed info.

John Rhodes

On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 2:48 PM, NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>wrote:


>   Hi, all,

>

> Just had an inquiry from an N&WHS author/member, asking the musical

> question: Why was it the 611 that was chosen to be preserved instead of any

> other Class J?

>

> I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts/opinions/facts.

>

> Thanks, and see you in Front Royal,

> Laura Hughes

> Historical Editor, *The Arrow*

> (hughes at nwhs.org)

>

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