"Hand on the Throttle Day" with PM 1225

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"Hand on the Throttle Day" with PM 1225

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:20 am

Sunday, October 29, 2017 was another Hand on the Throttle Day at the Steam Railroad Insitute in Owosso, MI. Participants get a familiarization from the engineer and 1/2 hour to move about the yard. It's a great fundraiser for the SRI along with a fantastic experience for those who enjoy steam. Attached are a few photos and a link to my folder from yesterday. Hope you enjoy my 1225 Berkshire outing. It was a BLAST!!!

Link: https://www.flickr.com/gp/54894386@N07/v64181
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Re: "Hand on the Throttle Day" with PM 1225

Unread postby Jason Rose » Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:42 pm

Great stuff, Larry? Is that YOUR hand on the throttle?
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Re: "Hand on the Throttle Day" with PM 1225

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Mon Oct 30, 2017 3:20 pm

Jason Rose wrote:Great stuff, Larry? Is that YOUR hand on the throttle?

Nope, not this time. I'm in the seat behind this trip enjoying the lesson taught by a master in steam railroading, John Barnett. A second treat being in his "classroom."
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Re: "Hand on the Throttle Day" with PM 1225

Unread postby Farol Henkle » Sun Jul 22, 2018 3:30 pm

Jason, John Barnett works with the NS Corp. as a mechanic, but always comes up to Michigan from his So. Carolina home, to help run P. M. 1225 many times, including trips all the way to Cadillac, MI. I love Larry's photos of PM 1225, especially inside the cab and viewing all the controls. Brings back memories for me personally and there's nothing like a "refresher course" in viewing them! From your 6 time Student Engineer "Train Lady."
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