Nevada - Local Train IDs.

[Anonymous]

Nevada, with the exception of Las Vegas, is a state that is a pass-through for so many. Interstate 80 in Nevada is providing a good road for most people traveling either to the west coast or leaving the California west.

For railfans that spot local freights operating within the Sparks, NV region - here is some caption information:

I thought I'd pass this train ID information along to the board about Sparks locals. It might be useful information for some that may want to caption photographs.

The Reno Local's train ID is LUA59. This is the local that runs from Sparks up to North Reno's Stead. To make this ID complete add the date of the run after a space. Today's Reno Local would be listed as the LUA59 10, because its May 10th.

The Lovelock Turn's train ID is LUA64. This local runs between Sparks and Lovelock, NV with a side trip to Fallon, NV on its westbound leg (as needed - at one time reported as every trip). Again to make this ID complete add the date of the run after a space. The Lovelock Turn runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday, if it was spotted today on it's westward leg it would be listed as the LUA64 09, because it originated at Sparks on May 9th.

The Wabuska Local's train ID is LUA62, this local is run from Sparks to Hazen, NV then down the former Espee Mina branch to Wabuska, NV. To make this ID complete add the date of the run after a space. Today's Wabuska Local would be listed as the LUA59 10, because its May 10th.

Even though the Wabuska Local does not always run to its named place, it seems to be still listed as a turn rather than a local.

Hopefully to most this is new information and useful.

Jim - Lawton, NV MP 236