Okay, that's enough!! I am not a fan of the CHS as I'm sure everybody knows but there is a line and it's been crossed! If you are going to flame someone then have the courage to use your real name!
Further, your insinuation that the Loop has been run "unsafely" is a direct attack on Railstar and because you have no proof of ANYTHING unsafe, is tantamount to LIBEL!!! You need to apologize to the management and employees of Railstar and then voluntarily pull your post!
Will there be steam on the Loop this year? Yes. #12 doesn't have anything major that hasn't already been addressed and the diesel will be up and running.
Will #9 be running? Most probably not but at least it will be properly restored! Granted, it will take way too long and will cost way more than it should have but it will get done.
None of this, however, justifies your blatant and irresponsible post!! It's no wonder that virtually everyone that has followed this topic is sick of it!
For the record, I have personally seen (on multiple occasions) the professionalism and competence of the employees of Railstar. I have had conversations with Steven Torrico and am very impressed with Railstar's dedication to the Loop, it's history, it's future and yes, it's SAFETY! Your post is offensive and I would respectfully ask that you remove it.