Well. Swallow hard. It's almost time to head out to Georgetown for one last look next weekend... hope to see some great steam action, hard working crews and fellow fans. In the last few years I would have not been surprised if Black Bart's follies doomed the C&TS or if the forest fires had closed the D&S but I always thought the Loop would be there in its present incarnation. i just cannot believe it.
Here's best wishes to all involved for a safe and prosperous last few days and an eventual return to steam elsewhere that is even more successful!