Russo Loco Wrote:
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> You done GOOOOD, Roger -
>
> The lack of wind - unusual for the Los
> Piños valley - and cool air made for both
> great whistle echos and, at Cascade Trestle, some
> really nice clouds of Steam! *
>
> Beautiful!!
>
> - Russ
>
> * Personally, I agree with railroad management and
> disagree with most Foamers that big clouds of
> black smoke make a good show. Big clouds of
> condensing steam, on the other hand, are always
> welcome!!
>
> p.s. Will #488 retain the "CUMBRES & TOLTEC SCENIC
> RR" lettering on her tender for 2011? If
> so, I'll gladly donate a pair of press-on vinyl
> heralds to replace the magnetic ones lost to the
> wind (or borrowed) on 08/31 (see my current
> avatar) ...
My choice is a cool morning with no wind and lots of smoke.