texastrain posted:Well, as I read the article.... Yes, 4014 is crossing America. Just not ALL the way across from sea to shining sea. But, still rolling across our America for Americans, and others, to witness. Yes, crossing America through a good portion of it, and much to the pleasure and love of those who are fortunate to witness the moments. As pointed out, hope this does a lot to start a revival of interest among the populace, to some extent, and more renewed interests by other railroads to do same. How great it would be to see the same running of various steam engines, as was witnessed in the later part of the last century! Who can say what the running of 2014 may lead to?
It is all a very good thing for all America.
Jesse TCA
Jesse,
You are correct, the UP got it, fixed it, and is running it for everyone to see. Even non railfans are astounded if they have a chance to experience it rolling by at speed. What still amazes me is the lack of crowd awareness with spectators between tracks, walking across tracks, being too close etc. If anyone has not seen it run and they have a chance I say go. You never know when it will end. Do hope more steam is allowed to roam the country. I'd guess a "Southern/SP Swing" before it returns to the north so maybe you can see it!
