Nick, I've actually resisted looking at Youtube all week, so I'm not saturated yet by this. We'll head to the depot at eight, and hopefully it won't be too crowded. I expect to run into a bunch of friends and acquaintances down there. We'll go through the car and take a bunch of stills. Friday I plan to catch it on the fly, on its way to Duluth. Saturday evening we should get more unique pictures at the gala. Then Tuesday I plan to catch it on the move again, just a couple miles from my house, as it heads over to Altoona.
Maybe the reason you are always hearing the whistle in the videos is, some of the best trackside access is near grade crossings. Either that or he's just whistling for the crowd as he passes. I did watch a live shot the other day, and thought that whistle was rather magnificent. Can't wait to hear the Doppler effect in person.
