If some could get past the love fest due the "Big Boy" they would realize the costs of the steam program have been out of control since the Steve Lee era. There has been double or triple the costs and less trips overall year to year. The costs will catch up if they haven't already. Use so called special Ed haters, If you worked for this guy you would have totally different view point. The treatment of past employees has been disgusting. The lawsuits, trashing the 844 and total rebuilding it to cover your tracks. The trashing of the super heater units on the 3985 and parting out this one fine locomotive for this stupid and ridiculous big boy project. Just to name a few. There is plenty of reasons to hate special Ed and trashing the overall steam program is the biggest reason to hate. I don't think anyone is jealous of a imbecile.

MTW