3 engines on the east side.

Greg Scholl Wrote:
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> bookemdanno Wrote:
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> > Even at 24% that sucks. But I guess I would
> agree
> > that the double headed run up to Cumbres is
> > something that is an essential part of the
> > experience.
> >
> > Dan
>
> I would guess that the bridge situation planted
> some uncertainty into tourists minds, accounting
> for some of the slowdown. However, I would guess
> the economic conditions had more to do with less
> riders than anything.
> As an example the Hamilton County Fair (This is
> the county Cincinnati, Ohio is in) had attendance
> down this summer by 50%!!!
> Thats mainstream USA, not rail related of course.
> Given the ridership is down so much I cannot see
> how they justified spending $50K to move another
> engine to Cumbres. I know what the logic is, to
> have a backup engine, and for when engines have
> boiler washes. However, there are only around 60
> days left in the schedule. Oh well, thats why I
> don't get the big bucks to make those decisions.
> Greg


A couple of short answers Greg. Monday August 16th was the first day of our August Fireman's school, and Friday is the first day of our Engineer school. The 40th birthday party is going to require 3 engines on the East side and then in October we have another fireman's & Engineers school. All of our Engineer / Fireman schools require a engine for 6 days.

Last but not least is having another engine in case one has problems.