First Operating Session, April 2000

So young, so innocent:  little did they know what awaited them.  That first session resulted in 39 changes or fixes to trackwork, rail cars and engines, operating scheme, or paperwork.  Not bad for a first shakedown cruise.

Tom is loading coal at the Hecla Mine on the very first run of the Louisville Turn.

Rice Yardmaster Whit and Extra crew Jere stare with intent (concern?  shock?) at an arrival from South Denver.