Re: NNG: SP 4449 at Ithaca, MI...no dievils...

tomc Wrote:
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> Leaky flue/faliure and they didn't want to drop
> the fire to plug it with only three days left. Ran
> it around on lower pressure to show the folks it
> could move.
>
> Tom C.


Actually, it is out of action. The rumor was a leaky flue which ought not sideline it. I've heard a well informed opinion that it is a different problem than what I've seen on the internet and was making its way around the festival. The problem raises other questions and I don't expect to see her for the rest of the year if that is correct.

A fantastic show was given when the three 0-4-0ts triple headed to tow a cold 1225 on Saturday at dinner time. Hopefully, the 1225 crew will be able to fix it...before the photo charters and eventually their Polar Express trips. Regardless as to the host engine's problems, the group put on a heck of a festival...and it was close enough to also get some NG action in.

Michael