re: #291 William Barnett-Lewis

My favorites are UP 844 & Soo 2719. I grew up seeing 2719 on static display in a park in my home town. It was beautiful to see her under steam again even if she’s back on static display. Milwaukee Road 261 is another favorite.

My childhood memory may be hazy, but I recall seeing steam locomotives operating on Long Island in the late 1950s. My dad’s store was right across the street from a LIRR station, so we saw trains a lot.

Whatever the case, I’m fascinated with steam locomotives and have taken a few excursions just for the experience. So, I was impressed that there is a new steam locomotive in service in the UK.