From: W E Miller <traction@...>
Seems like a waste of a lot of time and money was spent on 1057 if it is
not going to be used, particularly while 136 is down. 1057 may cost a
little more to operate than 136, but me thinks it would be money well
spent when people are expecting to see an operating steam locomotive at
SSR. Does it not make more sense to spend a little extra money now to
maintain visitor goodwill, rather than waste it later trying to regain
that? I'd personally be more inclined to visit SSR to see 1057 than to
see 136. I've seen and ridden behind and in both engines and prefer
1057.
Using 1057 might also draw people(fans that is) who would not otherwise have
thought of visiting the SSR this summer since a trip with 136 was a 'been
there-rode that' situation, and could be the case again next summer. And
this would presumably be in addition to regular visitors.
How many on this list rode the 136-815-1057 fantrip from Toronto to
Orangeville in the '60's? I did.
Didnt ride that train, but do have the LP, so best I can do is close the
eyes and imagine.
Since my most memorable fantrip was on mostly xx rails(ends with N) list
rules dont allow me to detail it here. ( .... Temagami .... ) <g>
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William E. Miller
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