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The Southwest Chief @ Barstow, CA

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The Southwest Chief @ Barstow, CA
Posted by Cajon_92 on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 1:08 PM

Here's a shot of an11 hour late Amtrak train #3 sitting in Barstow for its station stop. Not everyday you get to see the Chief sitting in front of the Casa Del Desierto during daylight hours.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/golden_state_rails/5303580837/

Thanks for looking,

Cajon

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Posted by Southwest Chief on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 4:33 PM

Nice photo, thanks for sharing.

Interesting to see three locomotives on the Chief.  Usually runs with just two.  Being 11 hours late makes me think there was some type of engine trouble if it wasn't weather related.  Engine issues seem to be a common occurrence on the P42s as of late.  Where the extra unit came from though is anyone's guess.

Matt from Anaheim, CA and Bayfield, CO
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Posted by Bobg252 on Thursday, January 6, 2011 7:53 AM

Very Nice shot.  Good to see train pics from other parts of the country

 

Bob

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