Dan posted:
At this time, my opinion is that any claim the Loop will not operate steam at all this year is unfounded rumor that serves no purpose other to incite fear and criticism for someone's undetermined purpose.
This "unfounded rumor" is something that was actually published in the Colorado Timetable, or so I am told -- I am not a subscriber, nor have I seen that issue.
Opening day is May 26, two weeks and five days from now. Anyone know where #12's drivers are?
As for inciting "fear and criticism for someone's undetermined purpose", please keep in mind that a visit to Colorado is a once-in-a-lifetime trip for many railfans and modelers. After the recent issue of "Trains" profiled #9, how many railfans are planning their once-in-a-lifetime trip for this summer, expecting to be able ride behind her?
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Chris Webster
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