TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005, SCHEDULE:
Depart Elko: 0800
Arrive Winnemucca: 1030 Service stop at yard office
Depart Winnemucca 1100
Arrive Gerlach 1400 Service stop
Depart Gerlach: 1430
I am told they are going to put on a bit of a show when they pass Black Rock City (whistle, smoke, etc.) before they do their water stop in Gerlach.
They're looking forward to seeing Burners out there. If anyone is going to stop on their way in to see it, it has been suggested that they be on the south side of the railroad tracks to minimize the crowd in Gerlach itself. Also, BE CAREFUL. This is a live railroad. If you stop to see it, or want to wait for it, do not park next to the tracks or be walking on them. When it arrives, follow the instructions of the crew.
It sounds like the crew would like to do a photo shoot with as many Burners as they can with the locomotive itself. In Playa regalia, partly clad, nude, body painted, whatever, provided we can do it in a way that does not upset the folks in Gerlach or get the police down on us. And, as mentioned, since this is a crew of guys, they would really like to have lady Burners posing with their engine for some shots.
Other Burners have told me that the bus would be a good option for those who are already in the city and still want to come see. For those coming up on Tuesday who want to stop, just remember to not clog up the highway and be careful when/if you cross the road.
This is all totally unofficial. Just taking advantage of their water stop to give the Burners a little treat.
For those who didn't see the earlier post: This is a 63 year old steam locomotive and the largest operating steam locomotive in the world. Its over 120 feet long, weights over 1 million pounds and its on a little trip to Northern California and Portland, OR. Doesn't get out this way much. Its part of a historical collection in Wyoming.
If you like cool, unusual and BIG machines, you'll get a real kick out of this thing.
