It still costs money to purchase a car, have it moved on its own wheels, and stored... many groups may not have those kinds of funds available. I wont speak for Danbury Railway Museum, since I dont know what their financial situation is- but I assume they would be in the best position to preserve an ACMU since they are on-line to MN, and the company might possibly donate the cost of transportation to the Museum. However, who said DRM wants two or three of these things clogging up their yard? they only have so much available display and work space, so they must consider that as well... all museums have to consider the costs, where to store it, and who will work to preserve the car- always hard when you already have ten or twelve other projects that demand attention too (all museums have this problem).
So ok right now I'll settle for ONE car painted Pacemaker Green with delux gold stipes and NEW YORK CENTRAL lettering. Just one. OK?
-otto-
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