The trolley curve in the photo also has a greased guard rail.
OK, so I’m a bit confused on the EBT locos in service since 2000. I thought I had it all figured out, but now your saying that only 17 was running in 2001 has me confused.
This is the time line as best as I can put it together from memory…
My first trip to EBT was in 2001 for the Fall Spectacular. 14, 15 and 17 were in steam and pulling trains. 18 was on static display. There was a whistle salute, but without 12. I believe it was sometime on Sunday of that weekend that 17 went down for the last time.
2002 Fall Spectacular I believe had 14 and 15 in steam and was 15’s last steam appearance before her rebuild.
2003-2004 saw only engine 14 in steam while 15 underwent a FRA boiler inspection & flue change & stay bolt replacement.
2005 14 had driver problems early in the season, but came back on-line quickly. 15 came back on-line just before the Fall Spectacular and worked with 14 on double headed coal trains for the photo special.
2006 14’s waiver expired and she is stored serviceable. 15 operates for the season and is the only engine in steam for both the regular season and the Fall Spectacular.
2007 15 is scheduled to open the tourist season in June. 14 still stored serviceable, but has no FRA waiver.
So… In 2001, were 14 and 15 held out of the regular tourist season rotation until the Fall Spectacular? This might be an EBT list question.
Any corrections to my time line would be appreciated.
JR