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Sad News - Grand Canyon RR to cease steam operations.
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<p>Maybe I did not make this entirely clear, but my electrification model would probably have to include the provision to make the train ride a mandatory part of Canyon access by limiting automobile access. The concept of restricting automobile access to the Canyon is very green, and so is rail transportation. I really think that this is their ultimate goal. </p><p>If the train ride were not a mandatory part of access, the ridership probably would not support electrification. It might not even support the existing railroad if it is dieselized. Xanterra may not intend to operate the railroad at all if it cannot be ultimately made into a mandatory part of access. Or they may not realize how much the ridership will be reduced by ending steam, and will cease operation entirely if they find that ridership falls below their expectation for the dieselized railroad. </p>
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