Re: SP 2479 project question
Author: Carol L Voss
Date: 09-26-2015 - 23:11
Bill Wrote:
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> Carol.
> You have me confused.
> ("This Kaiser loco was moved to the History San
> Jose museum on Phelan and Senter Roads". The loco
> at the fairgrounds is under slow progress. Its
> complicated but not the same groups involved.)
> The Kaiser 65 Ton GE diesel was moved to the fair
> grounds where the SP Pacific 4-6-2 #2479
> restoration project is on going and is with the
> same group. I witnessed the unloading of the
> diesel there two weeks ago this coming Wednesday.
> To my knowledge the 65 tonner has not moved from
> the fair grounds to Phelan Ave.
> What is located at HSJ on Phelan, is the
> cosmetically restored SP steam switch locomotive
> #1215 and tender, a MOPAC Caboose and the Orchard
> Supply Boxcar (currently under restoration) plus
> the ATSF "Little Buttercup" located inside the
> Trolley Barn.
> The delivery of the 65 tonner was pictorially
> documented on the 2479 facebook page. Bending that
> lowboy trailer around a 90 degree turn from narrow
> Healy Ave. through the gate into the fair grounds
> was an example of semi-tractor operating artistry
> by Reccardo from Taylor Hauling. Watching him back
> that entire rig 90 degrees right, off the property
> onto Healy Ave. was unblievable.
> If what I have related is in error or I've somehow
> missinterpreted your post, please correct me.
> Bill
So sorry--- my mistake. I guess i misread etc. Have been busy with house Guests and a bit distracted.
C