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Re: Steam Today, TRAINS special issue #3
Author: Q
Date: 04-02-2008 - 21:59
Excellent Suggestion!
Then, when only the elite experts such as yourselves, are allowed to come anywhere near a steam engine, why would the likes of UP or others bother to put on the show. Why pay for the publicity if no one is allowed to pay attention to it anyway. Why would anyone donate for the 4449 if they weren't going to be allowed the pleasure of standing at her side to drink in the whole experience - the sites , the smells, the sounds, the rumbles....
It has long been a notorious reality, that the railfan community is brimm full of knowitalls. And of course, those that think they know everything annoy those of us who do! But how could it possibly matter if they don't? Or if you don't? Or I don't? So What! Big deal!
All that really matters is that those responsible for the operation and maintenance of these magnificent beasts do, in fact, know what they are doing. And as long as they are willing and able to continue to do it, dunderhead knownothings such as myself (and my family) will continue enjoy it - up close and personal (might even touch it - oh my).... and even help fund it - or not.
Then, when only the elite experts such as yourselves, are allowed to come anywhere near a steam engine, why would the likes of UP or others bother to put on the show. Why pay for the publicity if no one is allowed to pay attention to it anyway. Why would anyone donate for the 4449 if they weren't going to be allowed the pleasure of standing at her side to drink in the whole experience - the sites , the smells, the sounds, the rumbles....
It has long been a notorious reality, that the railfan community is brimm full of knowitalls. And of course, those that think they know everything annoy those of us who do! But how could it possibly matter if they don't? Or if you don't? Or I don't? So What! Big deal!
All that really matters is that those responsible for the operation and maintenance of these magnificent beasts do, in fact, know what they are doing. And as long as they are willing and able to continue to do it, dunderhead knownothings such as myself (and my family) will continue enjoy it - up close and personal (might even touch it - oh my).... and even help fund it - or not.
