There are times over the past 20 years or so that whenever something is going on regarding the MEC #501 I get some sort of a E.S.P. sensation / premonition that something is being planned, talked about, etc regarding this steam locomotive. Almost like someone or something far away is trying to communicate with me. I see combinations of 0-1-5 in numerous ways, multiple times, then later learn that something in fact has taken place, I don't completely understand what drives this sensation but I accept it. As everyone well knows I only want the best to happen regarding her restoration.
Love me or hate me.....I've kept the " Flame of Hope " lit & burning for MEC #501 since 1995. J. Smythe... Former Master Mechanic MEC #501 Project 1995-2000.