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Frisco Train 2013

Started by Baldknobber, March 18, 2013, 12:22:58 PM

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Baldknobber

Anyone been to the city this year who can chime in as to what changes have been made with regards to the train this year? Specifically, the robbery scene? Curious to know if anything has been added to or shortened due to OR being there now.

palallin

Rode once Friday, once Saturday.  Full skit intact, variations depending on the conductor.  Same 20 minute schedule.  Having to hawk OR twice is making it hard on the conductors to get in the whole spiel.  They were running one train, four cars (2 old + 2 new) headed up by #13 both days.  She has a new coat of paint--bright and shiny (applied 3/14, according to the engineer).

One more note:  We were delighted to hear the conductor invoke God's blessings on the passengers at the end of both runs.

Junior

We all were wondering about this...what about Hobo Junction? Is it back in place and mentioned on the train ride, or is it now gone with the entry of Outlaw Run?
"Howdy there folks! My name is Junior Dugan, and I'll be drivin' your diving bell!"

palallin

The old Caboose is still there, but the "scene" ahs not be recreated as of Saturday.  a few loose piles of dirt and rock and fencing were nearby.

I hope we don't lose it permanently!

SDCfan98

Well It's good to know that the caboose is still there. But do you know if they are going to put Grandpa and his shower, and everyone else back there? ;D

Hollwood

Ladies, turn your heads!... The other way ladies!

SDCfan98

A true SDC Frisco train fan.

sanddunerider

my favorite is...

Look to the right.. whats ya got???   

Look to the left...whats ya got.???...

ya know what that means???

I dunno why, i just luv that.. laugh everytime..

Hollwood

Now we are picking up speed and I bet you folks are wondering about the breaks on this old train. Well don't worry, we ain't got any!

Duelist

Quote from: Hollywood on March 20, 2013, 06:32:18 PM
Now we are picking up speed and I bet you folks are wondering about the breaks on this old train. Well don't worry, we ain't got any!

Or to change it up: If you're worried about our brakes, don't.  We have the finest brakes in the world...on order.  Should be here sometime tomorrow.
I'm Your Huckleberry

sanddunerider

Ladies......................................( never mind, you know the rest..) ;) ;)

Swoosh

All of the props for Hobo Junction are stored in that caboose. 
It sounds like it will be returning, it just wasn't a priority for opening weekend
SWOOSH

cocodane3

Swoosh you just made my day!  ;D Well every man oughta know that a woman can put her foot down harder than anyone else. Come on men yall can agree with me, if you ask you lady for permission first! Couldn't resist!!

tiffanylynnt

Quote from: Swoosh on March 20, 2013, 09:30:14 PM
All of the props for Hobo Junction are stored in that caboose. 
It sounds like it will be returning, it just wasn't a priority for opening weekend

VERY happy to hear!!
"They don't hit nothin' though... They're New York Yankees." - Alfie Bolin

crsjrr

Any pictures of new coaches?  Do they differ much?  Is there a complete set.  Are these rebuilds or totally new cars, if new, how will the old ones be re-purposed?  Wasn't one of the static displayed locomotives going to be restored?