Re: C&TSRR Locomotive 489. Engineer.

Dave Boyer Wrote:
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> UPHogger Wrote:
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> > Sure seems like a lot of people trying to get
> dead
> > in that yard (standing between the rails and
> foul
> > of the tracks). Wonder how long it's gonna
> take
> > before someone gets hurt and the insurance
> > carriers make the area off limits to anyone but
> > employees? Very interesting video though,
> thanks
> > Roger.
> >
> > Scott
>
> I would agree if it was a major railyard with
> multiple engine and car movements. As far as I
> know, #489 is the only engine operating on the RR
> and only at walking speed with a
> brakeman/switchman in attendance. Lots of bell and
> whistle talk and most of the people there are
> working on Friends restoration projects where
> safety is stressed. One of the attractions for the
> C&T is that except for the engine house the yard
> is open to the public and always has been.

Thanks for your post Dave.