I will try to make it a point to get up and ride in the cab of #734 again this year. I've only been to WMSR to ride in the #734 cab, never ridden in coach. Well worth the price. That is a rough riding, hard working engine.
I've been going to the B&O Museum since I was born. I can't begin to remember the hundreds of times I've looked over, climbed on as a kid, photographed, etc all of the pieces there, especially the #1309. All those years ago, who would've ever thought she'd be brought back to life and feel the power of steam again. What a day that will be when she is fired up for the first time. What a day that will be.....