In August, 1952, engine #74 sat near the Ridgway depot, ready for her
last trip "back home" to Boulder with caboose 0401. Dr. J.B. Schoolland
has made the final settlement for the engine's purchase and returned to
Boulder
with the bell in the trunk of his car. As can be clearly seen in this picture,
the "midnight raid" has already been made on the 74, taking her
11" airpump and leaving the engine with a small, bad-order, misfitting
9-1/2"
pump in its place. Many modelers yet unborn will be misled by this twist
of fate. 8/52. Mallory Hope Ferrell collection
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