Appendage Wrote:
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> Tell us? No. But maybe someone on this board has
> some idea why trains like that are run. The cost
> of running that train must be considerable, so it
> seems likely that there's more to it than just
> giving foamers a chance to take photos. First
> class treatment and schmoozing for important
> customers, legislators, and regulators, perhaps?

Another of Ryan's excellent shots of this train includes the "inspection car" at the end of the train. Visible through the large picture window is a gentleman identified as Jim Young, UP's President. No doubt other UP executives are also aboard, particularly those responsible for the subdivisions that the special runs over.

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