Re: Redding, CA, 1971
Author: WAF
Date: 08-12-2018 - 17:14
Nudge Wrote:
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> Nobody mentioned a Western/Coast"Safety Dinner
> Train".
>
> SP was still using them back in the 70s. In SLO
> they would show up on the east peddler from Wat.
> Jct. They would spot the train over near the
> museum track (I think the lead was the "Tool Spur
> or Team track" #2509". It would stick around for 3
> days and feed the crews coming on duty or crews
> coming in to tie up, 24-7. They also spotted it at
> Wat.Jct. and other terminals on the Western. I am
> sure MDO or RDB would have more info.
>
>
> There was another "Car" I think the SP 112,
> where they would have rule classes and air brake
> displays.
>
>
> Nudge
Very possible, Nudge but I don't think the SP would send a business car down with the train, more like a diner and coach