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Nº29- The Grand Canyon Polar Express - Williams AZ ...for Bruce
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Photo taken in Williams, AZ 86046, USA
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- Uploaded on January 14, 2010
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- Camera: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. FE210,X775
- Exposure: 0.001s (1/800)
- Focal Length: 6.30mm
- F/Stop: f/3.095
- ISO Speed: ISO64
- Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
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Grey Eagle Ray, on January 14, 2010, said:
The Grand Canyon Railway
End of steam operation
In September 2008, Trains magazine reported that Xanterra would no longer operate its steam locomotives.
The decision came as a result of the 2000s energy crisis and the late 2000s recession conspiring against passenger numbers, although it was claimed to be an environmental decision, ironically since steam locomotives are, surprisingly, less polluting than diesel locomotives.
The railway's (unnecessary) policy of always running a diesel with a steam locomotive as backup however does render the decision environmentally friendly.
As part of the end of steam, 20 employees were laid off.
Around that time, both steam engines 29 and 4960 were placed on static display on the Williams Depot platform.
Limited steam operation returned on September 19, 2009, with the engines now being powered by vegetable oil, with more dates planned for 2010.
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©Manuel, on January 15, 2010, said:
Well, I like that trains being steam again, it would be better for the environment .. but nice to see these locomotives our landscape across the distance. A greeting from Galicia (Spain)
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Tonia.J, on January 15, 2010, said:
wonderful photo dear Ray.greetings Tonia
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Bernard Bost, on January 17, 2010, said:
Bonjour Ray,
Elle est trop belle, cette loco à vapeur ! Ça me rappelle quand j’étais jeune en fait, les trains étaient tirés par une loco à vapeur, un peu comme celle-ci !
Amitiés, Bernard
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©Loziofreeride, on February 11, 2010, said:
Ciuf ciuf!! ;o)
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Reiner R. Maurer, on May 12, 2010, said:
cool one i were in Williams AZ, stay this train behind the museum or i´m wrong in my mind ´??? I must looking for... see ya next greetz Reiner
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Roger-11, on May 14, 2010, said:
Hello Raymoi c'est Roger. Voici sur ce lien une belle Locomotive à vapeur Importé des États-Unis après la guerre de 1940/45 en France, elle à très fier allure. Et j'ai eu l'occasion de monté dessus en tant que chauffeur.
Amitiés de Narbonne, Roger.
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Roger-11, on May 14, 2010, said:
Hi Ray moi c'est Roger. Voici sur ce lien une belle Locomotive à vapeur Importé des États-Unis après la guerre de 1940/45 en France, elle à très fier allure. Et j'ai eu l'occasion de monté dessus en tant que chauffeur.
Amitiés de Narbonne, Roger.
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