Robert E. McMillan passed October 9, 2015.

Seconded.   He was, if I recall correctly, a driver of the revival of the "Tip Up", which now seems to be doing a slow fade.  Heady times, 1979 or '80, with 765 working both east and west out of East Peoria.

You have to admire an Exec that was hands on! Sadly we don't see that much today.

RIP Mr. McMillan.

You are absolutely correct on that one Jeff. I remember by step father talking about having the Claytors ride with him back in the 60's and 70's while he engineered on the Southern. I remember him say how much credibility they got from the workers, by listening to their stories, and them getting their hands dirty.

So Rest in Peace Mr. McMillan, as you are very well thought of, and all think you were a "Super Person"..................................... 

The 765 crew had some unforgettable times with Mac on his TP&W RR.  Absolutely a class act.

He is also fondly remembered from his Santa Fe days before he went to the TP&W.