Re: Oil training

John West Wrote:
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> I was thinking that might be one of the
> motivations. Oil firing is a lot different than
> coal, and despite the differences in the engines
> the 18 should give the D&S crews a head start.
> It sounds like a win win situation, since I'm sure
> the Carson and Colorado folks will enjoy seeing
> their engine have a chance to stretch its legs as
> well as earn some money presumably. And some new
> fans will have a chance to see the 18, albeit in a
> totally foreign environment from where it belongs.
> So why not....although personally I will wait for
> the 18's return to Laws (and hope that Laws can
> figure out a way to add a bit more track).
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> JBWX

John,

Every time you post these beautiful photos of SP18 at Laws, it just kills me that I didn't make it out there. I count missing that event as perhaps one of my biggest ever mistakes as an enthusiast rail photographer. I hope she goes back there some day!

/Kevin Madore