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| Title: |
High green for a WB (East Truckee) |
| Description: |
Run 8, dark dragger, and a running air test is next. |
| Photo Date: |
6/21/1985 Upload Date: 5/3/2018 11:10:24 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Action |
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137 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Battle-scarred |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
6/30/1985 Upload Date: 5/7/2018 2:39:07 AM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 9273(SD45T-2) |
| Views: |
319 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
So what's the Rule of the Day? |
| Description: |
Road Foreman of Engines J.G Pomykata tests the Conductor of the Truckee local at E. Truckee |
| Photo Date: |
7/18/1985 Upload Date: 5/3/2018 10:44:38 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Action |
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187 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Highball that Drag!" said the Conductor |
| Description: |
WB freight at E.Truckee throttles up for Donner Pass after the caboose has passed the detector. Next comes the running air test. |
| Photo Date: |
9/11/1985 Upload Date: 5/3/2018 10:41:08 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Action |
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128 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 4843 and 4319 on the old Hobart Southern lead |
| Description: |
Near the L-P Mill. Note the log truck with a "Freeway" load (lower than the stakes). 4843 pulls a flanger in snow service. Noter the folded icicle breaker behind the air horns, or whistles, if you prefer. |
| Photo Date: |
9/18/1985 Upload Date: 5/3/2018 10:52:47 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 4843(GP38-2) SP 4319(SD9E) |
| Views: |
544 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 4396 |
| Description: |
SD9E on the old Hobart Southern lead at the L-P Mill at Truckee, CA. |
| Photo Date: |
10/9/1985 Upload Date: 5/3/2018 10:30:13 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 4396(SD9E) |
| Views: |
204 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Helper set waiting |
| Description: |
Note the "W" lighted on the WB wait signal. The coming WB will stop to add helpers. |
| Photo Date: |
10/10/1985 Upload Date: 5/3/2018 10:55:48 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 7476(SD45R) |
| Views: |
200 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 4391 |
| Description: |
Helper set arrives at Truckee, CA. |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/1985 Upload Date: 3/22/2020 7:26:27 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SP 4391(SD9E) |
| Views: |
111 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SP 4391 |
| Description: |
This set will drop off SP 4396 near the Depot. The depot is undergoing renovation as a bus station and travel agency. The MOW office is now across the tracks on W. River Street. |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/1985 Upload Date: 3/22/2020 7:36:51 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SP 4391(SD9E) SP 4396(SD9E) |
| Views: |
150 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SP 4396 |
| Description: |
SP 4396 dropped off at Truckee near Depot adjacent EB Main (2). |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/1985 Upload Date: 3/22/2020 7:46:10 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 4396(SD9E) |
| Views: |
63 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
GP9R at L-P Mill |
| Description: |
Work train heads for the balloon track past the L-P log deck |
| Photo Date: |
10/30/1985 Upload Date: 5/3/2018 10:18:08 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SP 3739(GP9R) |
| Views: |
310 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 4802 and Flanger |
| Description: |
After midnight at Truckee Yard near L-P Mill. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/1985 Upload Date: 3/22/2020 7:03:53 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 4809(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
109 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 4802 and Flanger |
| Description: |
At truckee near L-P Mill, after midnight. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/1985 Upload Date: 3/22/2020 7:15:44 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 4802(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
190 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 4351 |
| Description: |
Leads work train parked near old Hobart Southern lead near the L-P Mill. |
| Photo Date: |
4/24/1986 Upload Date: 3/22/2020 5:32:46 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 4351(SD9E) |
| Views: |
130 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SP 9208 |
| Description: |
SP 9208 SD45T-2 on work train at Truckee, CA. |
| Photo Date: |
4/24/1986 Upload Date: 3/22/2020 5:57:59 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 9208(SD45T-2) |
| Views: |
95 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 9208 and 4312 |
| Description: |
On work train at Truckee, CA. L-P Mill in background. The elevated pipes collected sawdust and planer shavings in large bins for truck loading. |
| Photo Date: |
4/24/1986 Upload Date: 3/22/2020 6:08:08 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 9208(SD45T-2) SP 4312(SD9E) |
| Views: |
171 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 9208 |
| Description: |
On work train at Truckee, CA. |
| Photo Date: |
4/24/1986 Upload Date: 3/22/2020 6:19:56 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 9208(SD45T-2) |
| Views: |
133 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SP 3190 |
| Description: |
Dead in tow at Truckee. Date unknown--just a guess. |
| Photo Date: |
5/17/1986 Upload Date: 3/18/2020 6:28:45 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 3190(GP9R) |
| Views: |
134 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Truckee local |
| Description: |
Loaded woodchip cars. Continuous rail, tie plates, ties, and buckets of spikes await installation. |
| Photo Date: |
7/30/1986 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 2:49:07 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 4362(SD9E) SP 8329(SD40T-2) |
| Views: |
240 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Mid-train helpers |
| Description: |
Climbing out of Truckee headed west. Best sound ever. |
| Photo Date: |
12/13/1986 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 9:07:27 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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49 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WB climbs out of town |
| Description: |
Deadhead crew member looks back at me out of second unit. |
| Photo Date: |
12/13/1986 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 9:02:19 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SSW 7652(GP40-2) SP 9274(SD45T-2) |
| Views: |
205 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP Extra 9283 West |
| Description: |
Passing the WB Wait signail at a Run 8 gallop. |
| Photo Date: |
4/12/1987 Upload Date: 5/6/2020 9:58:36 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
SP 9283(SD45T-2) |
| Views: |
109 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WB freight |
| Description: |
WB leaving truckee on the WB Main. It will enter CTC shortly at the West Truckee Signal Bridges |
| Photo Date: |
4/12/1987 Upload Date: 5/22/2020 5:56:16 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Action |
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| Views: |
17 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 7450 |
| Description: |
SD 45 passes signal 2083. 2083= MP 208.3 |
| Photo Date: |
4/12/1987 Upload Date: 5/22/2020 6:06:02 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SP 7450(SD45R) |
| Views: |
125 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 7450 |
| Description: |
WB passing the Wait signal 2083. 2083=MP208.3 When the round lower lamp below the signal number plate) displays a white W, WB trains must stop and wait for clearance into the CTC ahead. |
| Photo Date: |
4/12/1987 Upload Date: 5/22/2020 6:19:01 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SP 7450(SD45R) |
| Views: |
138 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 7462 added to the point |
| Description: |
Brakeman signals the joint. Next, he'll hook up the "weenies." Looks like enough power to make the hill today. |
| Photo Date: |
6/30/1987 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 4:05:00 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 7462(SD45R) SP 8544(SD40T-2) SP 8340(SD40T-2) |
| Views: |
263 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 7462 and Caboose |
| Description: |
Engineer looks rearward for brakeman's hand signals. |
| Photo Date: |
6/30/1987 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 4:09:26 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 7462(SD45R) |
| Views: |
131 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 7462 |
| Description: |
Backing down past the WB Wait signal (2083=MP 208.3) |
| Photo Date: |
6/30/1987 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 4:13:24 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 7462(SD45R) |
| Views: |
146 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Road-switching action |
| Description: |
SP 7642 was the helper on the EB in the siding at left. It will add the cars from the WB siding to the EB train, then add the caboose (seen in another pic here), and eventually assume the point of the WB. |
| Photo Date: |
6/30/1987 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 4:19:32 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 7462(SD45R) SP 8544(SD40T-2) |
| Views: |
185 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 7462 |
| Description: |
Switching action. I never thought those lumber loads looked very stable. |
| Photo Date: |
6/30/1987 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 4:30:19 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 7462(SD45R) SP 8544(SD40T-2) |
| Views: |
184 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 4809 and flanger at Truckee |
| Description: |
Facing west near the L-P Mill. |
| Photo Date: |
1/13/1988 Upload Date: 3/16/2020 10:35:29 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 4809(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
304 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 4809 |
| Description: |
Same shot, around midnight after my 12 hour shift plowing snow for Caltrans. |
| Photo Date: |
1/13/1988 Upload Date: 3/16/2020 10:40:54 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 4809(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
164 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP Spreader set in the WB house track at Truckee |
| Description: |
Roadmaster's office is behind the set. They moved here after the old depot across the tracks was updated. |
| Photo Date: |
2/10/1988 Upload Date: 3/16/2020 11:04:22 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 4841(GP38-2) SP 4817(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
244 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP MOW Spreader set at Truckee |
| Description: |
Helper set across the mains at the former freight house |
| Photo Date: |
2/10/1988 Upload Date: 3/16/2020 11:15:36 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 4817(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
87 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 6850 helper set at Truckee |
| Description: |
Three unit helper set in EB house track adjacent the old freighthouse (now yuppie stores) |
| Photo Date: |
2/10/1988 Upload Date: 3/16/2020 11:22:26 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 6850(SD45T-2R) |
| Views: |
112 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 6850 and helpers at Truckee |
| Description: |
Used for WB traffic but primarily kept on the EB side for ease of access. |
| Photo Date: |
2/10/1988 Upload Date: 3/16/2020 11:26:18 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Winter,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
SP 6850(SD45T-2R) |
| Views: |
95 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Quiet snowfall at Truckee |
| Description: |
Facing east. Left is the EB main; right the WB. The trailers on right in distance are MOW EE housing. |
| Photo Date: |
2/13/1988 Upload Date: 3/16/2020 10:54:26 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
27 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
EB empty oil cans |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
4/14/1988 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 6:13:57 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Views: |
39 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP Extra 9248 East |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
4/14/1988 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 6:29:59 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 9248(SD45T-2) |
| Views: |
117 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WB |
| Description: |
Helm Leasing (ex- BN) and Kodachrome units. |
| Photo Date: |
4/18/1988 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 6:34:47 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BN 6455(SD45) SP 9362(SD45T-2) SP 7331(SD40R) |
| Views: |
495 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Extra 6799 West |
| Description: |
Helpers back into the WB siding. Joint about to be made. Note the red light still lit above the headlamps and its reflection on the frog. |
| Photo Date: |
4/23/1988 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 8:07:24 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 6799(SD45T-2R) |
| Views: |
148 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SP 6799 |
| Description: |
Attractive, smoke-stained gumball light on cab. What were they thinking? |
| Photo Date: |
4/23/1988 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 8:14:46 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 6799(SD45T-2R) |
| Views: |
121 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Fast EB |
| Description: |
Barely got the camera out before the EB flew past. There's a WB on the main at the WB wait signal seen over the caboose. |
| Photo Date: |
4/30/1988 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 4:37:35 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 8274(SD40T-2) |
| Views: |
109 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 7422 throttles up for the hill |
| Description: |
The EB flew past, and the WB signal went green, and the engineer said on the radio to the caboose "Tally Ho! The Fox!" |
| Photo Date: |
4/30/1988 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 4:42:00 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 7422(SD45R) |
| Views: |
205 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 7422 (Extra 7422 West) |
| Description: |
Wait signal out (bottom lamp) and high green at Truckee. |
| Photo Date: |
4/30/1988 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 4:48:51 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 7422(SD45R) |
| Views: |
121 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Extra 7422 West |
| Description: |
Slack's run out and the throttle's heading for run 8. No messing around here. On the right are two fans in white pants. |
| Photo Date: |
4/30/1988 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 4:53:26 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 7422(SD45R) |
| Views: |
118 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Extra 7642 West |
| Description: |
Center caboose not equipped with the high red lamp. |
| Photo Date: |
4/30/1988 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 5:06:33 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 9381(SD45T-2) |
| Views: |
116 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Extra 8256 West |
| Description: |
Under the clear blue of the western skies, Extra 8256 throttles up. Kids, don't try this at home. |
| Photo Date: |
6/30/1988 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 2:55:58 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 8256(SD40T-2) |
| Views: |
267 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 8961 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
6/30/1988 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 6:39:05 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 8961(SD45) |
| Views: |
188 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SP 9307 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
6/30/1988 Upload Date: 5/11/2018 6:41:34 PM |
| Location: |
Truckee, CA |
| Author: |
Bruce Flaws |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SP 9307(SD45T-2) |
| Views: |
171 Comments: 0 |
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