I waited around a bit and the engineer returned, started up that big engine, and agreed to pose for a quick "happy snap." Here he is holding his coffee and wishing you all a pleasant day <smile> http://home.earthlink.net/~digisnaps/4712b.html
Shel > From: Patrick Genovese <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Nice shot. Interesting story about the driver & brakeman, maybe the boss > lent the the "company car" to go and get some lunch :-). > >Was toolin' along in my Rocket 88, when I saw, stopped on the tracks, > >Engine 4712. The engineer and the brakeman just stopped the train, shut it > >down, jumped off, and hit a local diner for a cuppa Joe and a sandwich. It > >sure was strange to see that big engine sittin' there, with no one in the > >driver's seat <LOL> > > > >http://home.earthlink.net/~digisnaps/4712a.html