Story
and photographs copyright 2008
by Richard Elgenson
RailNews Network writer
With the circus train out of the picture, Ryan was kind enought to
drive me to San Jose International Airport where I had a JetBlue flight
to Long Beach. Getting off the ground proved to be a small
problem, though not as bad as at Kodiak Island Alaska on July
3rd. The jet was a brand new Embraer built in Brazil which
featured 2 x 2 seating. However, a ground crew member had a
problem with the towbar andcombined with bad communication with the
flight crew, got his foot run over by the nosewheel of the jet.
After a 15-20 minute delay, we were cleared for take-off and I got
home. Thanks to Ryan Martin for his help in the Bay Area.
