Re: [CBQ] 4960 to run again [1 Attachment]

["LZadnichek@aol.com [CBQ]" <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>]

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August 27, 2015

 

Rupert - Purist that I am, the "chop shop" treatment of 4960 when rebuilt by the Grand Canyon Railway should go down in the annals of railroad steam locomotive preservation as a total abomination. The locomotive's appearance was ruined under the guise of "improving" it mechanically. I've attached an image of the 4960 that I so well remember taken at Beardstown, IL, early in its fan trip career on May 21, 1961. I can only hope that at some later date 4960 is returned to its original appearance. Best Regards - Louis

 

Louis Zadnichek II

Fairhope, AL 

 

In a message dated 8/27/2015 2:17:41 A.M. Central Daylight Time, CBQ@yahoogroups.com writes:

 

Grand Canyon to run steam excursion as part of ‘Man vs. Machine’ race

WILLIAMS, Arizona – The Grand Canyon Railway is firing up its former Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 2-8-2 for a special excursion next month that coincides with the unique “Man vs. Machine” bicycle race. On Sept. 26, Grand Canyon No. 4960 will lead the train from Williams to the Grand Canyon with two coaches and a café car. There will be no diesel helper. Along the way, the train will stop for at least one photo run-by. Upon arriving at the south rim of the canyon, shortly after the regular excursion, the steam run will take part in the “Man vs. Machine” bike race in which the 1923 Baldwin will take on dozens of bikers in a 54-mile race. Railroad officials say it has been more than 25 years since the race was held. Round-trip tickets are available for the train that will depart Williams at 8 a.m. The train will arrive at the south rim at 11:30 a.m. and return back at 12:30 p.m. The race officially begins at 1 p.m. Tickets are $75 for adults and $45 for kids. For more information, go to www.thetrain.com  and www.grandcanyonracing.com.

Unfortunately, I am unable to take the trip!

Rupert Gamlen
Auckland NZ

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