611 Move from Spencer

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On Mon, May 10, 2021 at 8:01 AM Ken wrote:

> I got the idea after the Spencer announcement, that, perhaps they are
> going to fire her up for the move rather than having a diesel pulling her??
> Anybody else? Or.
>
> I maybe reading more into it? Ken tanner kid on a Hill run, Raleigh North
> Carolina.
>

The J will be under steam but still towed by diesels. By being
"operational" the pistons and running gear will receive lubrication. Were
she to go dead in tow, the rods would have to be removed to avoid friction
problems.

Bruce in Blacksburg
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