Oops! I see the above-mentioned lyrics were posted on the thread Lyr Add: Wreck of the Old 97 and are in the DT database under the title WRECK OF OLD 97. Somehow, my search didn't turn up that version. The tune does seem to be closer to the Ballad of the MTA.

BTW, does anyone know if the refrain was written especially for the Kingston Trio MTA version, or does it originate elsewhere (it's not in the Old 97 versions I've seen ... so far, that is).

Tony