Re: NNG - U.P. #844 Fifty Years + Fifty Days Ago (pics)

Hi Craig,

Glad to meet another Nebraskan. Yes, I've been in Thedford on a few trips up to the Black Hills. Even had meals at what I recall was the Cowpoke Cafe, right on hiway 2 - is that still there? I'm a real fan of your Colorado railroads, the D&S being my favorite. And I've really enjoyed riding on your own Ft. Collins Municipal Railway Birney #21. When she starts the new season in May, take a ride down Mountain Avenue for me!

I know what you mean by it always being the BN and not BNSF. I'm even ancient enough to remember when we had the separate CB&Q and Great Northern (with the mountain goat).

Yes, #844 is always shiny, looking like she just came from the builder's shop (which, in the sense of the loving maintenance she gets in Cheyenne, is really the case).

Richard (Dick)