It is a painting based on a photo.
I remember that calendar photo back in its time.
Yes, the caboose … Every train had them back then.
Of interest, Dave, is the power, one of three Alco double engine diesels.
For your information Dave, I’ve driven right by the camera position a number of times over the decades. It was a real place. Back in the 60’s and early 70’s the signal bridge was right where the picture shows. And, if you look real closely, the signal bridge only has two signals, in the center of the bridge. The line back then was “double track” left running, with each track signaled in only one direction. Today, that area is “two-tracks,” with each track signaled in both directions. And, the only double engine power by the spot is UP 6936, a heritage unit among the steam fleet.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- K.P.’s absolute “theorem” from early, early childhood that he has seen over and over and over again: Those that CAUSE a problem in the first place will act the most violently if questioned or exposed.
The first breakfast menu on the last Eastbound City of LA was posted with its fine picture on the thread on the Passenger Forum. I found the second breakfast menu, the food and prices the same as the first, but with this picture. I do not know whether it was a photograph or an accurate painting originally. I hope this is early enough to serve as both a Christmaa and Hanukah gift.
Note caboose and single-stack of containers. 1971.
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