Bob, great article.

Thanks for your efforts in giving us an extensive and in-depth update about CA rail happenings.

Your last comment about attracting younger participants to rail preservation is key.

At 36, I often wonder what's going to become of much of the equipment, artifacts and facilities as the average ages of active members across the country exceed the point to which they can no longer physically do the work.

mshirk@DELETEix.netcom.com