-> That is correct, Dreams are Free. As stated by another poster it is a
-> totally impractical Dream also. At 250 Tons of Coal and 600 some
-> gallons of water per mile or so just the logistics of handling that
-> makes it impractical. When you combine that with the Very limited
-> places it can go because of it's size and weight it becomes even more
-> of a dream.
   Hmmmmm, I wonder just how impractical it really is though. Union Pacific 
wouldn't be keeping Challenger #3985 in operating condition and use, even for 
PR purposes, if there wasn't some practicality to it. And a 4-6-6-4 doesn't 
have that much more freedom of movement than a 4-8-8-4, IMHO. #3985 made it 
over Cajon Pass and down through San Berdoo, Riverside and Ontario, Calif. 
just a few years ago pulling an excursion train without any trouble. THAT was 
a wonderful sight to see!
Worf! Klaatu barada nikto...and hurry your silly Klingon ass up about it.
--- DB 1.39/003705
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