Chris Webster Wrote:
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> I signed up for Pete's charter back in November.
> Pete has a great reputation as a charter operator
> and a customer list to draw upon; the 611 at
> Strasburg photo specials he is organizing all sold
> out within 24 hours of being announced. Yet, Pete
> was not able to sell enough SP #18 tickets in four
> months of trying. I don't believe any other
> organizer would have better luck.
>
> Furthermore, I presume that the D&SNG would not
> have crews and track time to spare for charters
> during late May and June. My impression is that
> is a very busy time for the D&SNG - ridership
> starts going up and seasonal employees have to be
> trained and qualified.
Chris, I think your assessment is spot-on. Unfortunate that it didn't work out because I was really looking forward to seeing this engine. I am still crying in my beer for not going to Laws last year.
/Kevin Madore