Sam Wrote:
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> You better do some research on who discovered the
> 416 fire before you shoot of your mouth about it.
> Two of the first people who saw the fire are big
> D&S fans--one of them even plays Santa on train
> runs there.
>
> Also, the fire started TWENTY feet from the line,
> not thirty-seven as you seem to suggest.
>
> Furthermore, in May there were five fires
> definitely started by the D&S--all successfully
> extinguished immediately after ignition.
>
> It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that
> sending flaming coal embers into tinder-dry brush
> is a recipe for disaster. Southwestern Colorado
> ain't the Amish farm country of Pennsyltucky.
>
> Why don't you stick to turning bolts and greasing
> journals, and refrain from spouting "facts" about
> things you don't know.

It also doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that
had you, Sam, posted this to RyPN.org, where Kelly's
post that got you so upset was made that it would be
immediately deleted and you would be banned.

Instead you come over here and bloviate, knowing you
will probably get away with it.

BTW, how many "flaming coal embers" were sent up by
the D&SNG train? In almost 50 years working with steam,
I've never seen or heard of anything more than a few
sparks.

Why don't you stick to running your Lionel in your Mom's
basement and leave the real railroading to those who
know how?
you