Re: Suggestion for the Victorian Roundup

ozinoz Wrote:
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> Just tossing this out there - be interested in
> thoughts.
>
> Wondering whether it would be possible, even if
> just for photo runs etc, to have crew and maybe
> even re-enactor(s) in semi period attire to add to
> the experience. I am not sure of the RR operation
> OHS rules, but footplate crew in bib & brace
> overalls and maybe a bowler hat or two
> (reminiscent of Earl's time on the plate) rather
> than hi-vis vests and reflector shades. I know
> Pete Lerro often throws in a re-enactor or two to
> liven the scene, given the significance of the
> events, just thought it would be an interesting
> touch. (I would volunteer, but there is no way I
> would be remotely believable - you would need a
> VERY thick gelatin / Vaseline filter
>
> Nothing elaborate, just believable.

I have attended charters at the C&TS many times over the last dozen years, most recently during the rotary operation in late February and March. Other than the hard hats, which were needed by some crew for the snow clearing, it has never been my experience that C&TS people dressed in green vests, ball caps, or reflecting sunglasses. Russo’s photos show what they look like. Dan Markoff typically dressed in a leather vest and bowler hat and his crew always looked the part. I don’t think any serious changes will be necessary. These folks do a great job with charters and the photos look as good as anything you’ll ever get these days.

/Kevin Madore