Conductor Ed Riley was worried about time. He was working aboard a Denver & Rio Grande narrow gauge train with three empty cars attached and a small crew complement, on the way to Montrose to pick up some VIPs and return with them to Salida.
As the engine headed west into the Black Cañon of the Gunnison, Ed Riley checked his watch, thinking about time deficits. It was always on a railmanâs mind: Staying on schedule was paramount to job performance. And they were late. He called out to engineer John Pittenger, âFor Godâs sake, make up a little time, John.â To which the engineer replied, âAll right, get on the engine and I will give you a ride you will never forget.â
From Morocco to Maryville: the doctor and his car thedailytimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thedailytimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.