Got the chance to see Rich in action on Saturday. He handled that beast easily. Watching him pull into the yard at Altoona was a real hi lite of the weekend. He safely and efficiently delivered his consist. We chatted a bit. There was a little wheel slippage on the way back out of the yard. It was great to see him at the "wheel" so to speak.
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I appreciate the kudos, Marty, and I enjoyed our brief conversation. However, please don't forget that there were a lot of other people "...in action..." there, too. I am just one member of a truly great team of dedicated men and women on the 765's crew.
Rich
So right you are. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the symphony of men servicing and detailing the engine while in Altoona. I am happy to have had the chance to see it it action as well as the many folks who tolerated us watching over them. Quite a bit goes on during the short layover.
Clearly though my comments were meant to be a bit tongue in cheek regarding you, because at the time you were driving the van! It was still great to chat for a bit.
It was still great to chat for a bit.I missed that. Sorry.
Yep...I was the "Designated Driver" all weekend. We had to shuffle some people around at the last minute due to a members' family emergency on Friday. I assigned myself to drive the crew van all weekend, taxiing the 2nd shift operating crew to Altoona from the hotel in Harrisburg.
They put on a great show coming through West Park too!
I 'saw' Rich in action from one of the coaches, NS046 I believe. It was a wonderful trip that I will always remember. How great it was to be able to experience Horseshoe Curve behind one of the great iconic steam beasts!! Wow, now if only we could get a PRR T-1 to do that!
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