Mr. Anderson, my reply pointing to Kevin Rice was in answer to J11, who asked is going to run 1309, and I think it should be Kevin. He was let go by the WMSR, but he still works on 1309, as a member of Gary Bensman's Diversified Rail Services. There is no doubt in my mind he knows every part of that locomotive, and is quite capable of operating her.
I've been a fan of the WMSR for years, and I can say that Dan Pluta had a fine record of having 734 ready to go for her work. I think he helped keep the WMSR in the black at times when it was hard to do.
Ed