Thanks, and it is. Quite a few industries online - the branch deals in a lot of pulpwood, logs, and kyanite ore. Would make for great modeling if anyone were of a mind to do so.
I'm trying to remain optimistic that the parties involved will work something out with respect to continuing the excursions. The BB has started a dinner train operation on their former C&O main further west, but it's a bit pricey to be honest. The Ramblers and the Santa trains were far more accessible for a wider audience.