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From: Matthew Austin <msa_vianney@hotmail.com>
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Subject: [milwaukee-electric] Re: This and that
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:53:32 +1100
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Ah yes, I didn't think to mention London and Port Stanley. I'm grateful for the fact that Port Stanley lasted long enough to ensure two 1100s would be able to be preserved. I've seen a pic of the other L&PS ex-parlor car as a lakeside cabin, so that's three still about, one way or another.

Some years ago, I had an email conversation with Jay Maeder Jr who told me that 1138 (I think) lasted into the 60s back home in Ohio, gradually getting rusty. I can't help but think of Jay Maeder as a man ahead of his time who may have had a different life had things gone another way.

Much to think about. I'd be interested in the opinions of the possibility of a future for Speedrail had Labor Day gone differently. Would they have been squeezed out by demands for land for expressways? I have Larry Sakar's book, but I'd be interested in the thoughts of those of you who have also studied or experienced it for yourselves.

Cheers,
Matt
 		 	   		  
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