04-30-2010, 06:10 AM
ezdays Wrote:I'm sure the cost of using steam engines is far greater than the cost of diesel, yet I think they'd get a higher ridership rate if they stuck to steam. They could even charge a premium for the steam rides, I'd be willing to pay extra just for that pleasure.
That's the White Pass's approach. Steam will boast your business some, but whether it is worth the hassle/cost is dependent upon how much it boasts the ridership. The White Pass is now operating two steam locomotives...but the majority of their 900,000 passengers (or whatever it's up to) ride behind diesels.
Michael
My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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