Drew,

Your attempt to defend your shameful conduct with falsehoods does not change the true facts. You were run off the railroad property by the owner for a reason.

First, the railraod owns a 100-foot right of way. You were clearly trespassing when you slithered into the group of invited guests to steal your shots. The photo shows your trespass.

This event was open to photographers who are professional in conduct and who are courteous to others. Thus you were not invited on this trip. Besides, your request for information on the trip was not meant to buy a ticket but to learn when the trip was so you could free-load as you did anyway.

Your rant of false facts does not deserve reply. You were trespassing and the owner removed you. The pity is that he had to do it more than once. You simply did not learn til the threat of the Sheriff being called caught your attention.

You have no idea where we ran after you were evicted. You embarass yourself further with your lies about Rex Sherwood. Just ask your friend Tom Moungovan who unfairly attacked Rex directly by referring to his correct name as George. George has contributed more to steam and diesel preservation than you can even imagine.

The facts are in. My 20 paying guests funded the restoration of #25 to the condition you see her in today. The up-coming PLA trip is only occurring because we were able to raise the money on my trip to pay for the cosmetic restration. My guests deserved the respect not to have their party crashed by your group of rude folks. The editor of Trains Magazine was among the paying guests. He and the others finally had enough of your shameful conduct by Sunday morning and they asked me to have you removed.
Jeff Forbis and I were happy to accomodate them.

Martin