BrianJ Wrote:
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> BodieCalifornia Wrote:
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> > I was on the C&TS train that some of the
> > passengers from the special had boarded. I was
> > shocked by the complaints from some of them!
> The
> > locomotives are 146 years old AND don't get run
> > every day. Honestly, the crews and the
> equipment
> > have been doing a spectacular job. It was
> > disheartening to hear all of the complaining;
> you
> > have to expect problems from time to time.
> It's
> > good to hear all of the praise on here though.
>
> The more 'hard core' and 'traditional' special
> train riders that I conversed with on the train
> all were okay with that went down. Most of us
> going in, knew there was a realistic chance we
> don't make the hill. There was some discontent
> that they never let us off the train to stretch
> our legs and take some photos of the locomotives
> while we waited. I am a bit sad to hear that there
> were complaints though. The railroad was offering
> refunds for those that were unpleased with the
> trip.
Thank you for your post Brian.