Even though this is a very recent interview, the "news" itself is pretty old. NS management already told the VMT that they, NS would not host any steam excursions in the future (the 765 group was informed of that about a year ago). There has since been a number of stories that NS will not even allow steam operations under the Amtrak insurance umbrella.
Guess we'll all have to wait until next year, and see what REALLY happens.
