I forgot about the SP&S #700. I recently purchased the Pentrex DVD that documented her run between Vancouver and Spokane, WA back in 2001. She's another beautiful engine and I'm glad to see she's back under steam. The volunteers who put the time and effort into restoring her can be justifiably proud of their accomplishment.
Even from the DVD I got chills as the 700 passed the cameras at full speed, whistle blowing. Of course, the experience was highlighted by a large computer monitor and an excellent set of speakers with a subwoofer! Still, there is something about a steam engine that gets me.........
Of course I've been trackside when a diesel powered train goes thundering by and there is nothing like that experience either! I guess I'm just a hopelessly addicted railfan....but then in the grand scheme of things that's not so bad!
