Chaski Railfan

Got it! Thanks, Mark. Just sent you a DM.

Al Seever
Minneapolis, MN

Saw this a few weeks ago! Damn. I feel for the crew.

Al Seever
Minneapolis, MN

That's great news, Mark! The 261 and team have brought much happiness and goodness to so many over the years.

Al Seever
Minneapolis, MN

That's so sad. He was a good guy.

Al Seever
Minneapolis, MN

Thanks for sharing, Fitz. That's a wonderful story!

Al Seever
Minneapolis, MN

Thanks for explaining the track issue, John. I wasn't aware that a station platform can cause issues.
The folks on the train were kind and polite. Live and let live I say.

Al Seever
Minneapolis, MN

FWIW, I hope the old girl stays where she is. Maybe the museums can make a trade?

Al Seever
Minneapolis, MN

I had seven days in Flagstaff, and saw many friends, a billion stars at night, mountains, pine trees, deer, elk, and one skunk. An all day pass on the bus is only $2.50 around town. Great way to get around. Watched some trains along the way. Got plenty of rest and good times in. Before I knew it, it...

The train arrived about 20 minutes early. Many of the passengers were from a religion that frowns on planes from what I was told. Most men had Abe Lincoln like beards, and black hats. The women all wore dresses, and many had a small white hat on. Kinda felt like I stepped back into the 1800s. Shortl...

I've thought about this for a long time. This past January 14th I rode Amtrak's Southwest Chief from Albuquerque, NM to Flagstaff, AZ. I flew Southwest Airlines to ABQ. From the airport, it's easy to get to the depot. I paid a $1.00 bus fare on the Route 50, and it dropped me off at the Alvarado Tra...

Thanks, Mark! I'll send you a PM.

Al Seever
Minneapolis, MN

Hi Mark! Yeah, that's the million dollar question. The New Mexico commuter train runs up to Santa Fe. There's a wye further along at French that could handle the locomotive. With enough funding and legal contracts with BNSF, I bet the locomotive could be moved hot to the Grand Canyon Railway. They'v...

I was in Albuquerque, NM on January 15th. ATSF 2926 was steamed up the day before. Darn.
*facepalm*

http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/20 ... e-blowdown

Al Seever
Minneapolis, MN

Thank you Mark, and everyone on the team. Keep up the good work! The 261 and train are always first class. I got to sneak a view of the locomotive before she steamed to St. Paul this past December. Awesome looking as always!

Al Seever
Minneapolis, MN

I'll join in. Here's a shot I won first place with. Back at a U of M Model Railroad meetup in the 2000s. My favorite steam locomotive in the whole world. I sure hope the pendulum swings back, and a new Amtrak leader is appointed who is much more supportive of our nations heritage. The 261, and other...