QUOTE: Originally posted by dblstack Nice photos Jim, I guess the Eastbound would be the 991. Nowdays that would be the Z-9NBYWSP. Got a chance to ride a portion of the former 199 a little while back. What a run - everybody got out of our way. - - - Stack.
Quentin
QUOTE: Originally posted by Modelcar ....Back around 69 and 70 was working some test work at Kingman, Az. and around the surrounding area and enjoyed watching the SanteFe Action through that area...Including several passenger trains stopping at Kingman then just before Amtrak....Had those double level cars that always looked so great as it pulled in for it's stop....Wasn't there a fast mail train with the possible name of "Fast Mail"....and lots of priority at that time....
QUOTE: Originally posted by SP9033
Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub
Originally posted by SP9033 Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 9, 2005 9:49 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by spbed Is the SP coming back to the best of your knowledge? You know if the ICC was nice the ATSF would have secured the SP unstead of UP. Would that have made you happier? I'm planning on traveling out your way next May when hopefully the snow in the Donner pass will be gone. Mr bro says you can get great shots of the UPRR not SPRR from Truckee lake. Is that correct? He also said that I80 has view points where you can stop to see the UPRR. Is that also true? How far further east is Lawton say from Truckee? Originally posted by SP9033 SPbed, You ask such probing questions![:0] No, the SP is gone for good, only to be brought back to life in the minds of its fans through books, videos, photographs and such. Yes, an approved Espee/ATSF merger would have made me so much happier, it would have been life changing.[:D] Unfortunately, it would have made many shippers unhappy?[:(] The bro must be speaking of Donner Lake, not Truckee Lake. Yes, from some points on Donner lake you can see the railroad, like Andover on the railroad, but I don't think there are many photo ops from the lake looking up. If there were, you'd need a large, large and very much bigger lens than most carry. There is one view outlook on eastbound I-80 between the Donner Lake Interchange and the first West Truckee interchange where you can see Andover and Shed 47. Again, with a large, I mean giant lens, you may get a shot. From this over-look a view of the snow sheds covering former Track One can be viewed.[V] If I'm still with this world than, I'd be more than happy to play guide for you. Jim Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 9, 2005 9:51 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by Bob-Fryml I seem to recall that mail trains nos. 7 & 8 ran between Chicago and Los Angeles... Bob, Thanks for giving us those tidbits Reply Edit coborn35 Member sinceJanuary 2005 From: Duluth,Minnesota,USA 4,015 posts Posted by coborn35 on Saturday, July 16, 2005 2:09 AM Those are some nice photo's Jim!! Mechanical Department "No no that's fine shove that 20 pound set all around the yard... those shoes aren't hell and a half to change..." The Missabe Road: Safety First Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Saturday, July 16, 2005 8:02 AM [You know several years ago when I was at Victorville CA the BNSF had several cowled units there I guess they were using as helpers to get the trains over the Cajon pass. They were ALL still painted in Santa Fe blue & yellow. [:o)] Originally posted by SP9033 [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
QUOTE: Originally posted by spbed Is the SP coming back to the best of your knowledge? You know if the ICC was nice the ATSF would have secured the SP unstead of UP. Would that have made you happier? I'm planning on traveling out your way next May when hopefully the snow in the Donner pass will be gone. Mr bro says you can get great shots of the UPRR not SPRR from Truckee lake. Is that correct? He also said that I80 has view points where you can stop to see the UPRR. Is that also true? How far further east is Lawton say from Truckee? Originally posted by SP9033 SPbed, You ask such probing questions![:0] No, the SP is gone for good, only to be brought back to life in the minds of its fans through books, videos, photographs and such. Yes, an approved Espee/ATSF merger would have made me so much happier, it would have been life changing.[:D] Unfortunately, it would have made many shippers unhappy?[:(] The bro must be speaking of Donner Lake, not Truckee Lake. Yes, from some points on Donner lake you can see the railroad, like Andover on the railroad, but I don't think there are many photo ops from the lake looking up. If there were, you'd need a large, large and very much bigger lens than most carry. There is one view outlook on eastbound I-80 between the Donner Lake Interchange and the first West Truckee interchange where you can see Andover and Shed 47. Again, with a large, I mean giant lens, you may get a shot. From this over-look a view of the snow sheds covering former Track One can be viewed.[V] If I'm still with this world than, I'd be more than happy to play guide for you. Jim Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 9, 2005 9:51 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by Bob-Fryml I seem to recall that mail trains nos. 7 & 8 ran between Chicago and Los Angeles... Bob, Thanks for giving us those tidbits Reply Edit coborn35 Member sinceJanuary 2005 From: Duluth,Minnesota,USA 4,015 posts Posted by coborn35 on Saturday, July 16, 2005 2:09 AM Those are some nice photo's Jim!! Mechanical Department "No no that's fine shove that 20 pound set all around the yard... those shoes aren't hell and a half to change..." The Missabe Road: Safety First Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Saturday, July 16, 2005 8:02 AM [You know several years ago when I was at Victorville CA the BNSF had several cowled units there I guess they were using as helpers to get the trains over the Cajon pass. They were ALL still painted in Santa Fe blue & yellow. [:o)] Originally posted by SP9033 [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
Originally posted by SP9033
QUOTE: Originally posted by Bob-Fryml I seem to recall that mail trains nos. 7 & 8 ran between Chicago and Los Angeles...
Mechanical Department "No no that's fine shove that 20 pound set all around the yard... those shoes aren't hell and a half to change..."
The Missabe Road: Safety First
Originally posted by SP9033 [ Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
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