Re: Rotary run in 2021

Greg Scholl Wrote:
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> Two major issues
> (1) Age of folks that have the cash to attend
> these types of events makes this harder than
> shooting off the road to Cumbers
>
> (2) Tons of walking for all participants which
> would be likely 10-20 car lengths, including
> passing the two trains, and walking ahead for the
> runby. Thats going to take a ton of time to
> accomplish, and means less chances, and tired
> people.
>
> (honorable mention). (3) what do you do at the
> end of the day, backtrack to Antonito? Then
> deadhead out again on the second day? Being
> remote I see issues if something happens back in
> the boondocks regions of the railroad.
>
> Sounds good in theory though, and in the old days
> OY ran from Alamosa heading west.
>
> One thing I think would be cool from a historic
> standpoint is to have the OY lettered for Rio
> Grande. It hasn't been done since the 60's when
> the D&RGW ran it. Just sayin!!!
>
> With a bum knee I am not able to participate
> either way!!! But I am thankful I got to see it 3
> different years!!!
>
> Greg
> [www.gregschollvideo.com]

Good points. However I just gave an idea. How about other ideas. Doesn't have to be out of Antonito