Ron,
Correct me if I'm wrong but i believe that Railstar has said roughly the same thing before. In 2005, 2006, 2007 and now 2008. 2005 was arguably their best year. If they have gotten better each year, as Mr. Trottier keeps saying, I shudder to think what next year will bring. Given that 3 seasons of "getting better" has resulted in two dead steam locmotives and a decreased passenger count each year, perhaps we can expect the speeder to be the only functioning motive power next year, followed by the debut of the push it back up the hill yourself pushcart for the 2010 season and the return of the ability to drive your own jeep along the remains of the far famed loop in 2011.
Sarcasm aside, in my opinion, Railstar is far more to blame for the present situation then the CHS as they are supposed to be the experts with all of the experience in operating and maintaining a tourist railroad.
Jason Midyette