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Re: [VIC] headboards, nameplates and non authentic liveries. (was: [VIC] Steamrail headboard)
- Subject: Re: [VIC] headboards, nameplates and non authentic liveries. (was: [VIC] Steamrail headboard)
 
- From: John Dennis <jdennis@acslink.net.au>
 
- Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1999 17:15:12 +1100
 
- Newsgroups: aus.rail
 
- Organization: Optus Internet
 
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On Thu, 02 Dec 1999 16:57:41 +1100, James Brook
<ajmbrook@ozemail.com.au> wrote:
>The oxford dictionary states that "preserve" means to "maintain (a thing) in 
>its existing state." So by the strict definition of preservation, locomotives 
>and rollingstock shouldn't even be touched, they should be maintained exactly 
>as they are. 
Sounds like a modeller's approach.   Let's keep the locos rusty and
grimy, because that's they way they are.  By your definition, locos
taken off scrap lines wouldn't be touched.
I am thankful we still have steam running.  Not that fussed about the
colours...
JD
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Australia                   Home of the Dutton Bay Tramway
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