john Wrote:
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> "Smoke in the Canyon " was written by Dick
> Murdock. Knowing Don a little bit he probably took
> credit for that too.

I think your snide remarks about the late Don Olsen are unwarranted, especially since he is no longer around to defend himself. Rail author Robert Church wrote a new book entitled "Steam Days in Dunsmuir" .. Here is a partial list of what it includes:

The first is a complete reprint of SP engineer Dick Murdock's 1986 book, Smoke in the Canyon, recalling years of working on the SP and living in Dunsmuir. The second is by Don Olsen, who worked two years out of Dunsmuir before steam operations ended. The third, "Incident at Morley," written by conductor Bill Reid, explains train operating and track occupancy rules and recounts a tragic accident that was a result of rules not strictly followed. Shasta Division history and interviews of Dunsmuir crewmen by Bob Church complete the book.

Jack
Sparks, NV