Greg Scholl Wrote:
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> I think everyone is over-reacting here. If you
> have kept up with Jerry's comments he doesn't like
> it when someone bad-mouths the D&S, and this
> posters comment on the dirty roundhouse goes into
> Jerry's wheelhouse of not liking attacks on his
> railroad(D&S). He has a pretty good relationship
> with these folks apparently, and maybe he feels
> that someone slamming the railroad is somehow a
> reflection on his pictures which may not show the
> place in a good light. Overall I think its a
> trivial thing, but that may be the issue here. Loop
> Over the years I have done a lot of video, where
> the railroad folks asked me not to use some
> scene/s in my finished video. Out of respect for
> them I did leave them out. Jerry lives near
> Durango, and is in a unique position to enjoy the
> D&S and wants to keep a good relationship there.
> At least thats my positive take on the matter.
> Maybe thats the reason Jerry is so sensitive to
> the comments. He has stated that before, when he
> thinks someone is bashing the D&S. I do not know
> Jerry personally, just through emails and such. I
> think that most of us want to portray our favorite
> railroads in a good light.
> Greg
> [
www.gregschollvideo.com]
>
> PS I have seen first hand how paranoid some
> outfits are about folks viewing their property,
> i.e. railroads!!! Have seen a few warbird
> operators like that too!!!
Greg, I think you're onto something. Jerry has done a great job showing what's going on that a lot can't see in Durango and along the D&S. Unlike the C&T, it's not public or publicly owned. Its private and if his photos are scrutinized by the public, he might have his special access yanked. Im sure most are aware, it is not everyone who gets behind the scenes access. I sure wish I could show up at the D&S anywhere and photo whatever with pertinent information! This year has been especially tough in Durango.
So it might not be as thin skinned as folks might believe. My suggestion is to drown out negativity. So the more photos the better. Picture is worth 1000 words. Please keep the photos coming.
Only thing Jerry and myself might banter over is if 478 should come home and 492, 494 or 495 should get oilized in Durango! Give him a break and let's lighten up.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/08/2018 04:57PM by JoeK.