The statement about personal gain that was made in the previous post is just not true with Mike's motivational reasons for getting GGRM started. Nor was it perceived to be felt it was by the poster. He did have a rather short fuse when it came to the "Hangers on" wanting to share in the glory of the ones that did the work. He also had some flack from folks that did work hard in the restoration process but were not allowed to participate as crew when the engine ran. That was something he had no control over, it was Federal Law as to the certification of those allowed to operate on regulated territory. As hard as it was to do, more power to Mike for insisting this be complied with. Probably the biggest loss is the loss of the commute territory to run on, the Joint Powers Board was very accomodating of the 2472, which in this day and age is remarkable in itself. By the way, does anyone know what or where Mike is these days?