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B BrandyOGR Forum Member

I would like to give a special thank you, to the Head/Heads of the Norfolk Southern Railroad. If it wouldn't have been for their Ok and Support, all of our 5 senses we're about to enjoy seeing Main Line Steam in action again, would never have been.

 

I realize that don't begin to cover all of the hard work that went into both efforts, especially the J's restoration, to operation! But ya gotta start some where, and that's a thanks to the top down, from an old man who grew up, seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and touching Steam Locomotives, as a young boy of Louisville, Ky.

 

I hope the Good Lord blesses Mr. Moorman, as well as Mr. Claytor   . I would give anything, if old Mr. Frank Collins, which was a friend of my step dad's, could see all of this come to pass!.................................................Brandy............!  

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Chris, I don't know who you would say would be the best, or was there ever a best, as there were so,so many different types of Steam Locomotives. They all had their little quirks, and certain ways that they had to be handled.

 

I got to be around so many as a kid of the 40's and 50's, and I took them for granted.

I'm just excited to see a major railroad, show the interest to even consider letting  steam locomotives run on their real estate anymore!.

 

I know watching Rich Melvin and the FT.Wayne Group perform,  shows how high a "bar of professionalism", that can be maintained, for something that serves the general public, and "Safety" being their #1 priority!

 

Norfolk Southern, Ft.Wayne Steam Group, and Virginia Museum of Transportation and all of the support groups that make up the Steam Excursion Programs deserve an A+ in my book.

 

This last tragic crash that Amtrac just experienced, sure won't help matters. It's gonna get to the point that each engine crew, or flight crew will have to go thru a battery of Physic testing before the company's will let them put in a days work.

 

I'm a true believer in that "You Follow, as You are Lead", and there is great leadership abound with the "Norfolk Southern Organization". I learned that from my step father, him being an old "Southern Railroad" man.

When being out and about, if we would see a "SR" Railroad insignia, he would all but stop, and make the family get out of the car an salute!  I guess the old man appreciated the opportunity!...Brandy!

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