I had success to day, I asked the security super today and after explaining what I needed to get in the way of a picture, he agreed to let me go up to the train and take pictures of the Observation car. I hope what I took is what you need Pete. Please get in touch with me by e-mail, it is in my profile. I'll send you a sample and you can look it over and see if it is what you are looking for and if I framed it like you need. I didn't want to push my luck and ask if I could also take pictures of the cab interior, maybe another time.
As I was driving by the train, I could see heat coming from the stack and then I could hear the familiar sound coming from an oil burner in the firebox. I'm sure they must have passed with flying colors for the FRA yesterday. I'm sure they will start moving the train in to position for its 8 AM sharp departure heading Eastbound. I had planned on heading out of town early and try and find a good trackside viewing place for some good pictures but a prior commitment will not allow it. Oh well, I guess I have enough, all but the cab.
