Re: A Railroad Saga... (add to it)...

"Lake got off the pilot, where he had positioned himself after lining the first switch and saw that the tail track was all ready lined for them. when the Locomotive got to the switch stand Lake bailed off and was at the ready to line back the switch behind them. He grabbed that old stand and....."
fumbled with the lock. He threw the switch and gave Billy the come ahead. Billy eased the throttle back and kicked open the cocks. Steam rushed from them as the wheels started to turn then he closed them. Lake swung up into the cab as they past. The track creaked and moaned under the little engine. Billy stopped just before the switch to the main and Lake went to set it. Now that they were facing forward Billy said, "why don't you close them cab curtains its getting a little windy.".......