The Arkansas & Missouri knows how to get the most bang for the bucks when it comes to equipment use. Their train leaves Springdale loaded with three passenger cars and makes a run to Van Buren, AR about 8o miles. Passengers get off for lunch and shopping (about 2 hours). New passengers board for a trip to Winslow, AR (about 40 miles) and back to Van Buren where they get off and the train then reboards the original passengers for a return trip to Springdale. I love the concept of maximum equipment utilization. Brenda their operations manager is also considering Red Candy Caboose storytelling on a static (non-rolling) car to further utilize their cars.
My job of visiting depots and museums finds fun in many places. Today it was highlighted by five beautiful ladies that get together once a year to enjoy each others company and explore something new. Their photo is posted above. Their smiles and laughter made my day.
Thanks to conductor's Larry and David for letting me shadow them for the day. Their expertise and knowledge of local history were as important as the train ride itself.
I don't want to forget to mention the train equipment; everything was in perfect working order and so clean you might think you were riding on museum pieces.
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