I'm not sure about that. Being born and raised during the diesel era (and
affiliated with a museum that houses both steam and diesel representation), I
have to honestly say that steam holds much more appeal to me than does diesel.
Interesting to watch the reaction of people as they see the rolling stock we
house - it tends to be the steam locomotives that provoke the most positive
response.
So....my question is; will SSR be running any steam at all this season??
Tourists from all over Canada, U.S. and Europe visit our site and pick up their
brochure (case in point - tourist from Germany last week wanting information on
running steam excursions within easy driving range; SSR's brochure was the one we
gave him. Also people from Michigan, Oregon and Missouri within the last few
days). As those are people who will likely never be able to make a return trip;
the disappointment (and disillusion) will be the memory they take back with them.
If there is no steam there this season, it would only be fair to advise these
people before they make the drive there; then, should they still wish to visit,
it at least with the knowledge beforehand that they should not expect to see live
steam.
Shari
W E Miller wrote:
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Steam vs diesel probably has a lot to do with what era one was born in.
Steam was king when I was young so I prefer the steam locomotive over
the diesel. Many times as a child laying in bed late at night, I'd hear
westbound double-headed steam powered freights thunder over the bridge
over the Grand River in Galt, smoke stacks barking as they made a run
for the hill up to Orr's Lake. To listen as they began to loose speed
on the grade then blow the whistle for Blenheim Road
crossing..............pinch me! What a beautiful
memory....................
Three SD40's..wahhh wahhh wah wahhh - goodbye.
P Lawson wrote:
From: plawson@... (P Lawson)
Okay, I'll be the contrarian regarding South Simcoe.
I'll take the diesel side too.
I'd rather watch/photograph a train going by, (steam or diesel, freight or
passenger) than ride on it. When I am riding in a passenger car it doesn't
make much difference to me what the power is. Maybe if I was riding in the
cab eating cinders (or whatever steam fans do) I'd be more inspired by the
steam experience. :-)
--
William E. Miller
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