Having just finished a 3 day chase of 4449 from Portland to Cut Bank, MT I know that everyone had alot trouble with the pacers. Close calls and passing on blind curves are both dangerous actions that the pacers have done in the past 3 days.

These selfish foamers seemed to cause more trouble this trip than ever before with at least one car wreck and several close calls. In addition, a many pacers proceeded to almost hit both railfans and children viewing the train in a few locations.

Having been personally missed by a white 4-runner by about a foot because he (the driver) was videotaping instead of driving (at Cut Bank, MT), Ive thought enough is enough. I know pacing can be fun but putting others lives at risk is too far. The pacing of 4449 on two lane roads needs to stop. And yes Daylight Pace Car, this means you too.

Im just talking about safety here, not the frustration from losing many planned out shots to traffic jams resulting from pacing. Because yes even to a 19 year old railfan like myself, safety is a priority over railfanning.