Thanks as always for the really nice comments everyone. I love being able to share this stuff with you guys.
Smitty - Can't wait until the state fair. By the way, after talking to Lynn Nystrom, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for 3985 to show up there as planned. It sounds like 844 will get the call again (which is fine by me...844 has to be my favorite steamer on the rails today!)
Carl - I'll see what I can do. Might be a little rough getting it packed in my carry-on though!
(Seriously, though...I would really love to see her run in the winter some time. Can't beat a steam locomotive on a cold day!)
Thanks again everybody!