Robert K posted:Well, there has to be something in it for NS for them to allow 611 excursions. If excursions are just going to cost them money and tie up their railroad and crews, then they might just say no.
When will you open your eyes and FINALLY acknowledge the fact that NS management has already said NO???????? PERIOD! Excursions are OVER!
Plus there’s the lawsuit issue if a passenger or bystander gets hurt while on NS property. Ferry moves carry less risk to NS because there aren’t any passengers on board and schedules usually aren’t announced to minimize foamers by the tracks. I’m glad I rode behind 611 from Manassas because who knows if it will happen again. All of the other 611 excursions were much farther for us. We live near Allentown, PA and I rode the 765 excursion from near Bethlehem to Pittston and back over NS and RBMN. And Horseshoe Curve. I rode 3 NS excursions total. I believe NS will still allow special excursions such as the Amtrak Autumn Express though and this May the PRR E8’s pull an excursion from Philly to Altoona with a ride over the curve.
