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| Author: | J3a-614 [ Mon May 25, 2015 9:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | A Gentle Reminder From Fire Up 611 (Facebook Page) |
This readership likely doesn't need this, but it's not a bad idea to remember: BE SAFE! The 611 will once again thunder across Virginia, just as she was born to do. With the rebirth of the 611 comes legions of rail fans, history buffs and families wanting to experience the joy of seeing this magnificent locomotive in action. We know that you will follow the 611 throughout Virginia using scanners, social media, smoke signals and listening for the deep baritone whistle. We know that there will be people who will wait trackside and chase her along country roads and major thoroughfares just to catch a glimpse of her. We get it. We’re excited, too. But, in the name of all that is steam, please be safe. Don't do anything stupid. Remember this: The entire industry is watching you — and us. On each train pulled by the 611, there will be media and Norfolk Southern leadership. Trackside, there will be local law enforcement and community leaders. Watching from afar will be the insurance and legal industries. If key decision makers on that train, or sitting trackside, or watching from afar, sees any 611 fan doing anything stupid — like standing on the tracks, or standing too close to the tracks; causing car accidents; hanging out of car windows or from bridges to capture that “perfect” picture; trespassing on private property; not obeying local laws and regulations, etc. — they may decide that the glory of live steam is simply not worth risking lives. YOU, 611 fan, hold the key to steam programs continuing for years to come. Be safe. Not only does your life depend on it, but the life of 611, and all the other steam locomotives running across the country, depends on it, too. Got it? https://www.facebook.com/Fireup611/phot ... %22O%22%7D |
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