I am just hoping to get to just see the 765 on the Curve and maybe somewhere closer to home.
Riding is not as important to me, since I find that riding behind steamers in enclosed cars is nowhere near as fun as open air cars (which you won't see on the mainlines) where you can better see the engine, hear the engine working and smell the coal smoke (and get covered in cinders ). Of course, being in the cab is even better.
Andy