Is there a RR that lets a railfan run a diesel locomotve? Preferably within a days' drive of central NJ?
Jeff .. the only one that I'm aware of is located in the Quincy-Portola area of California. For $75 you can take an old F7 around an oval track. Bill "Get Goosed on the Yreka Western"
Check out , the Railroad Museum of New England, in CT. Go to "Engineer for an hour" Andrew Eldredge Webmaster - Cape Cod Central Railroad www.capetrain.com Cape Cod Rails http://capecodrails.railfan.net Cape Cod Chapter NRHS http://www.trainweb.org/caperail/nrhs/ Cape Cod Model RR Club http://www.trainweb.org/caperail/ccmrc/
the essex valley RR in Essex CT will give you a day's lesson and actually operating time in the cab of oops! not a diesel loco but a fire breathing steam locomotive. It costs about $350.00 and you need to reserve about 6 months in advance. ------------------ When in doubt, empty your magazine.
