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Union Pacific Operation Lifesaver
Trip 2010
text and photos by Steve Binning |
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Thursday, May 20, 2010 was a rainy day in Pacific,
Missouri. The St. Louis Chapter National Railroad Historical
Society (NRHS) President Ron Gawedzinski had arranged for a
group of railfans and friends from St. Louis Chapter NRHS
and Gateway Division NMRA to ride Union Pacific's Operation
Lifesaver train from Pacific to Washington, Missouri.
An estimated 60 people were present and rode. There was a
group of school students that planned to be on the train for
the Operation Lifesaver program, but scheduling
complications caused them to cancel. Despite the rain, all
seemed to enjoy the ride and many cameras and camcorders
were busy. Umbrellas and rain gear were in heavy use. The
major problem the rain caused was getting good pictures
through the rain drops on the dome and other car windows,
but that didn't dampen the spirits, it just provided special
effects.
After the return to Pacific, the train stayed a while and
more photos were taken. Ingenious methods were used to
protect the cameras and camcorders from the rain and still
get good pictures and video.
Thanks to the Union Pacific Railroad, their crews, police,
and especially Ron for arranging the trip.
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