Re: Squeezing the Rotary Through the Mud Tunnel

Earl could give you lots of experiences, as for the most part between 1991 and 1997 he was the Rotary Pilot. On most of my video shots during that time, you can see the OY shaking with the rotation of the blades and hitting the snow. I think one year it shook some boards loose. I would guess the Rotary Engineer, further back would be a bit tight in there as well. At least he can sit down. Given the lack of runs, I am really glad I got to see it three times in the 90's. Not sure I would go back again though, due to age and other issues. We'll see. I do recommend anyone who has never seen a Rotary in action should really consider going in 2020. I think the railroad would benefit much like Union Pacific has benefited from all the exposure given to 4014(The Big Boy). I remember Joe Vigil (GM in the 90's), told me the 1991 year was real good, mainly because of the exposure the railroad got from the videos made, the news, and other media. CBS did a spot on it on TV that year.
Greg
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