Empress Hudson 2816 being withdrawn?
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MasonJar Wrote:It took a lot of work and money to get 2816 back on the rails - basically I think they pretty much built a new loco and covered it with the old exterior.
I'd be surprised though if they didn't run it again - at least as a break-even event, just for the publicity and good will generated.
And the tickets were not cheap - I understand a one-way across Canada in a suite was something like $24,000.
Let's hope she is out on the rails again soon.
Andrew

Thanks, Andrew. Yes, you'd think they would bring it out again once things have settled down or when they've rejigged their budgets. I think the Royal Hudson in BC is under repair & out of service as well. Hopefully 6060 (Bullet Nose Betty) is still up & running! Some day, I'd like to plan a trip out west & see some of these steamers.

Meanwhile, I have a flight to the UK on Sunday where I'll be rejoining my family -- I have a couple steam railway visits already lined up there!

Cheers, Rob
Rob
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