'If two idiots in a cornfield can do it, anybody can'

摘要

That's how Barney Gramling sums up what he's learned about restoring steam in small packages. As long as it's kept simple, the repairs are not too extensive (or expensive), and the locomotives are small, the door is open for others to restore steam locomotives for the safe enjoyment of the public. John and Barney are fortunate in that they are mechanically apt, having kept farm machinery running and having restored antique tractors. They've also been smart, keeping their locomotives to under 47 tons, which is the threshold at which the cost of trucking permits increase.