Small world indeed. Unfortunately neither the #71 or the excursion trips are still around. I've lost track of the 71, last I knew she was in McCollough yard awaiting sale or a torch. The excursions ended around or with the RailTex takeover and with "Rail"America at the helm now I wouldn't ever count on them coming back
Be sure to check out the I&O in Logan for sure because the office and base of operations are being closed soon and moved to Lancaster. The yard will remain for now but I would expect some of the tracks to be removed as the yard isn't really needed like it used to be. A sad state of things for sure, especially if you were around Logan back in the beginning of the I&O like I was.
On a lighter note, you will love the trip on the HVSRY. The HVSRY has become very very popular over the last couple years and I would get there early and make sure you take the longer trip to Logan, that way you get to see the whole line. You don't go all the way into Logan anymore but it's still a real nice trip. If you want to try something really cool, go there on the 4th of July because the HVSRY has shuttle trains that take you from the station to Hocking College to watch the fireworks. Make sure you get an open air car cause the night breeze on the rails is wonderful. Last year they put into service an old B&O coach fully restored in original B&O colors. It's a beautiful thing to see. Sorry for the commercial but my Grandfather is the president of the HVSRY so I gotta kinda sell it when I can you know:thumb: Enjoy your trip and let us know how it goes.
Tyler
(IandOFan71)