All Right- All Right;
You got me again Walt. Explain the details of what Mr. Cricket
is. What have I missed here? Do you use Mr. Cricket to pull stumps on non
run days or what?
Inquiring minds need to know.
Phil.P. Reading,Pa.
> The SWAMP RR entertained some VIP's today. Mr. Lunkenheimer greeted the
> visitors and explained that the SWAMP RR was sending their eight car MOW
> train and three loaded adult beverage cars to Everglades City and return.
> About an hour and twenty minutes into the trip, the Mikado pulling the
train
> ran out of fuel. The only available rescue locomotive was dispatched to
> retrieve the disabled train. Although much slower and not as impressive to
> look at as the newer Mikado, the SWAMP's "Mr. James B. Cricket" pulled the
> whole consist back to the home yards with only half a gauge of working
> pressure. After depositing the guests at the home yard, and uncoupling the
> Mike from the train, Mr. Cricket took the consist to Everglades City and
> returned, making three entire round trips.
> Mr. Lunkenheimer was heard to exclaim -- 'By Jimminy, Mr. Cricket sure is
a
> stout puller even if he's slow and looks a little scrawny. He's a keeper
for
> sure!'
> Keep your steam up!
> Walt & Lunk
