Delay In Block Productions uploaded a video this past Tuesday from the 765 as 767 on the CVSR and he caught the last trip Rich did. So thank you Rich to OGR & the 765.
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You are quite welcome, Tom.
Rich,
I'll admit, I have never rode behind 765 with you behind the throttle, probably because I've only rode behind her once, on September 17, 2016. At the time, I was unaware that you were retiring, until I saw the FaceBook post. I've only known about 765 since 2013 when it pulled the Wabash Cannonball in October. When I went to go see it in Huntington, I found out that I had missed it, which was traumatizing. I first laid eyes on 765 at the 2015 open house, but that is besides the point. I did see you pulling the Wabash Cannonball in 2015 on July 18, in Huntington at milepost 166. She sounded great as she charged past! I'm not even going to go into detail about the New River Trains because I'll go on and on. But I just wanted to say thank you for your years of service on 765.
-Brody
Your welcome Rich. Brody, good video and reply. Actually, even though Rich is retired, some of my Lionel Legacy Steam have is announcements in them.
Railfan Brody posted:I've only rode behind her once, on September 17, 2016.
Morning or afternoon excursion? I was on the afternoon run as was Mr. Melvin. In fact, I got a bit of a chuckle when I saw him coming through the car on the return trip. I just plain forgot that the berk wasn't doing the pulling at that point! 
I have only caught the 765 a couple times and have no idea who the engineer was but I had the opportunity to meet Rich at the York show and talked with him for several minutes about the 765. My impression of Rich was he's a super nice guy and I wish him well in his retirement.
Thanks for all the kind comments, folks.
The 765 has at least three other qualified engineers, so she's in good hands.
pennytrains posted:Railfan Brody posted:I've only rode behind her once, on September 17, 2016.
Morning or afternoon excursion? I was on the afternoon run as was Mr. Melvin. In fact, I got a bit of a chuckle when I saw him coming through the car on the return trip. I just plain forgot that the berk wasn't doing the pulling at that point!
I was on the morning trip, and there are videos on my Youtube channel. I won't attach them all though, I'll just leave a link. I was looking for Rich that day. I guess we were like ships passing in the night.
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OGR Webmaster posted:Thanks for all the kind comments, folks.
The 765 has at least three other qualified engineers, so she's in good hands.
Who are they? I only knew that you, Zach Hall, and Gary Bensman ran 765. Who am I missing?
Brody, there's a Norfolk Southern manager and another engineer with a regional/short line background who are both active members and operated the engine this year.
Not every engineer will appear in a video or forum, however.
nathansixchime posted:Brody, there's a Norfolk Southern manager and another engineer with a regional/short line background who are both active members and operated the engine this year.
Not every engineer will appear in a video or forum, however.
Thanks Kelly!
Two things: How's the tie replacement going, and how's your dog? 
I don't understand why Rich doesn't lean out the cab window more when running. 
J 611 posted:I don't understand why Rich doesn't lean out the cab window more when running.
We know of only one person in the U.S. that does that, and even had the arm rests extended further out from the cab, on both the Engineer's and Fireman's side, so that he can be even more "visible".
J 611 posted:I don't understand why Rich doesn't lean out the cab window more when running.
Even though the window is small and there is a huge boiler in front of you, you can still see a lot out of the small window. And Rich is a regular engineer on this particular railroad, and knows it like the back of his hand.
Hot Water posted:J 611 posted:I don't understand why Rich doesn't lean out the cab window more when running.
We know of only one person in the U.S. that does that, and even had the arm rests extended further out from the cab, on both the Engineer's and Fireman's side, so that he can be even more "visible".
E.D.?
J 611 posted:I don't understand why Rich doesn't lean out the cab window more when running.
There's simply no need to do that...on ANY steam locomotive. I can see what I need to see ahead on the railroad without hanging half way out the window.
OGR Webmaster posted:J 611 posted:I don't understand why Rich doesn't lean out the cab window more when running.
There's simply no need to do that...on ANY steam locomotive. I can see what I need to see ahead on the railroad without hanging half way out the window.
I know, it was a tongue in cheek comment. 
J 611 posted:I know, it was a tongue in cheek comment.
Ah..now I understand. You had an "E.D." moment!
You are forgiven. 
E.D.
Ed Dickens?
Someone fill me in because these last few posts don't make sense.
Railfan Brody posted:E.D.
Ed Dickens?
Someone fill me in because these last few posts don't make sense.
I guess if you have to ask,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.
