W E Miller wrote:
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.
Very much agree William. If SSR are going to try to get by with their
tiny diesel until 136 is rebuilt what on earth did they they waste their
money rebuilding 1057 only to use it occasionally.
How many on this list rode the 136-815-1057 fantrip from Toronto to
Orangeville in the '60's? I did.
No but as a lad of 11 I saw it pass through Streetsville and well
remember that day, May 1st 1960. When I saw August '60 TRAINS with it
on the cover I bought my first issue of that mag - I now have a complete
set going back to the late 40's!
I also have the LP plus Rail Innovations video of the trip. Luckily I
was old enough to enjoy 1057 and 136's rebirth in the 70's. Another
memory is riding on 1057's tender as it ran back and forth on the shop
tracks at John Street around 1970 - I think it was after its first
rebuild ready to head to the States - which luckily didn't happen!
2839 and a couple of other CPR steamers where sitting at John Street
that day too.
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