Mr. Jim,
That is really kind to explain how it came out so puzzling. I had also meant to title it "possible small blooper". Too bad we can't count the 45 miles of NML logging railroad that collected to the RGS in the late 1920s as part of the narrow gauge tracks serving as or part of the RGS.
Also on the National map, it possibly should have included the 1/2 mile of operating 2' gauge track of the Sandy River & Rangeley Lake RR. museum line. Palmetto Brick Co., SC, although in hibernation, is also a modern live narrow gauge line which could challenge Plaster City someday as the possible last narrow gauge service line in the future. That was a very interesting map and a lot of fun to study and enjoy. We have never seen such effort from any other magazine with these monthly research efforts that show how things used to be. The Power plant map, months ago, was a gem also, Along with many other that have been enjoyable and valuable.
Isn't it great the C&TS didn't really have a "rough start" of the season such as some fire restrictions or the FRA shutting down the railroad? That would then have been a more correct characterization. One failed termination and one detour does not justify such bad press. Will we hear of real the cause? Could we hear of the good traffic and revenue result in a current history review while the season is still alive?