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Does anyone have any new info on the progress of "new" locomotives?

I always thought the voice at the diving bell was Slim Pickens.
Tony

And "Emperior of the North".

I was at Homestay this weekend and it will be my "go to" motel in Branson from now on.  Thanks Paige
Tony

Still on the subject of the train, but a little different question... Does anyone know why they switch Engineers everytime at the engine roundhouse?
Thanks,
Tony

I was told (on the phone by a SDC employee) that it does.

Maybe I can shed some light on this whistle thing.  I've been an engineer on the Reader Railroad and the ES&NA in Arkansas.
* Stop (brakes applied)
**  Moving forward (in relation to lead locomotive)
*** Backing up (in relation to lead locomotive)
****  Need signals from train
Multiple short blasts means some sort of trouble.
--*-  Approaching grade crossing
- Approaching station

I realize SDC uses variations of the standard signals. There are numerous other signals, but these are the most common.
Tony

Anybody have a picture of the new Frisco car?
Thanks,
Tony

As a bit of a sidebar:
When you enter Grandfather's Mansion, you get that distinctive musty smell.  I know this is deliberate.  How do they get that smell?
Thanks,
Tony