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[QUOTE]Originally posted by palmland: [QB] We took another trip to see steam in 2015. This time it was NS 21st Steam Program operating out of the Tennessee Valley RR Museum in Chattanooga with Southern's famous 4501 2-8-2 steam engine. Because it was a relatively short trip (about 3 hours) and a short consist of 6 cars, NS did not require a diesel helper. Beautiful weather and well run operation. The NS participated heavily. According to one of the staff there was two Trainmasters, a road foreman and a couple brakemen/conductors. They were needed as we tied up their Chattanooga to Knoxville/Atlanta main while turning on the wye in Cleveland, TN and then on the return near the TVRM at the NS junction with their line to Cincinnati. It also required two back up moves. One to clear the signal after getting on the mainline near TVRM and then to back into their siding at the end of the trip. Spectacular ride, especially when viewed from the railfan seat in the observation. That evening we took TVRM's dinner train for a short (and decidedly unscenic) run. But, great service. Our steward was a retired caterer and does it for fun when not working for Ellis' Pullman operation out of Chicago. The train had a business car (ex B&O), Pullman heavyweight 8-5, Clover Colony, and a modernized ex CofG heavyweight diner. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/YWubJan.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/rN2wRg3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/IlA39EC.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/EP5gD54.jpg[/IMG] [/QB][/QUOTE]
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