"one never knows if we will have access to Tacoma after this trip"

What is the story behind that?

Won't be there this weekend, was up riding the regular Saturday morning train last weekend. Thanks to all at the MRSR for a good train ride with the #70, the kids had fun, the steam engine stalling out twice added a little excitement and made for some great video, and the weather cooperated very nicely.

DD: I share your sentiment but at least the MRSR goes way above and beyond to be a truly public organization. Unlike certain steam groups that keep their steam locomotives locked up and out of public view 363 days a year but will gladly let you look at them if you're a certain V.I.P.