12-06-2009, 06:30 PM
Gary, just a guess, but the Condemned sign may be because the car's been heavily vandalized (broken & missing windows/interior destruction of facilities & equipment), so the crews no longer could/would use it. Fixing it would have cost more than simply bringing in another (791), so the company parked it out of the way, 'til they need the track or decide to repair/dispose of it. Lubrication and brake certifications are probably out of date, so car/maint. will probably have to work it before it's moved...or get a crane/jacks and load it up on a flat or a tractor-trailer. If you'd like a neat fixer-upper camp/cabin/beach house, call the local claims agent and ask if it's for SALE - this could be GREAT ! Maybe a layout in a REAL CABOOSE ! Bob C.
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