Famous Steam Locos in Owosso MI LOOKY

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I'm going over; either late Saturday morning (if it's not thunderstorming) or Sunday morning early. I'll be on the black bike.

 

Re: Famous Steam Locos in Owosso MI this weekend

That looks like fun too bad it's a bit far for me!

 

Re: Famous Steam Locos in Owosso MI this weekend

one of my coworkers is a member of the owosso train club (whatever its called)...

he goes to all of these things and is going to new york on one of the excursions heading there in the near future...

id love to go but im working saturday and have other plans for sunday...


have fun...

 

Re: Famous Steam Locos in Owosso MI this weekend

Wow! Sunday in New Buffalo, I was sitting with my friend Juanita on her back steps when, I did hear a steam whistle? No Way! Yes Way! I ran to the street and saw the Southern Pacific "Daylight" no. 4449 chug by just a block away! I told Juanita but she couldn't move fast enough to see it before it pulled out. So I said: “Get in the car, we'll drive to the next stop!" Well, the tourist traffic was locked up! I struggled through my short cut's and raced down US12 east, but we realized we were in the middle of an army of train chasers, all trying to get ahead for a good look! Bummer, too many pilgrims slowed up the race, the best I could do was get her a look at the engine from 300 yards behind. She thought the orange coaches looked modern, and I had to explain basic steam locomotion to her and why it became obsolete. She understood the coal pollution part, because the smoke bothered her. Surprise can make for a memorable day.
Have a great time Fitz!
Bill

 

Re: Famous Steam Locos in Owosso MI this weekend

Well the weather forecast is for partly crappy with a 60% chance of really sh*tty; but this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and the bike needs some miles, so I'm going!

There's only one little thunder-bugger on radar right now, I should be able to dodge it. If I get wet, I get wet. Be a chance to try out the Avons in the wet.

I'm going to try to get a pic of my bike in front of the 4449.

Anybody from the Lansing area, suit up and join me!

I'm outta here. (7:30AM local time, should put me there around 10.)

 

Had to play hide-n-seek with the thunderheads all morning and all the way back, but didn't get all that wet...



It was worth it.