Heavy thunderstorms kept the crowds away from today's last Portage Flyer run and soaked the ground, rails and our brakeman. However nothing dampened the spirits of the "Engineer for a Day" David, or his family who were tucked safely away under the rear vestibule canopy. The rain let up halfway back on our return to Rotary Village Station as I deserted my Fireman's duties, hopping out and running ahead to take this shot. The humidity kept the steam from the draw up the hill hanging around longer than usual for a nice, moody effect..
