Steve Wrote:
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> > I think the crazy mayor would have a cow. "I
> don't
> > want that big thing in MY town!"
> >
> > Wasn't there a bridge that the 3985 couldn't
> cross
> > in the early 90s when it did a trip down to SJ?
>
> Yes, so they only took 3985 as far as Milpitas
> back then. Not sure but would figure that bridge
> has replaced by now?? Was that bridge it couldn't
> cross on the SP line or on the WP line?
>
> Had not thought about the current San Jose issues
> going on when I originally posted. UP may not
> want to take either of their steam locomotives
> anywhere near San Jose at this point in time... so
> maybe a Techachapi and north up the valley run??
> Can only hope, wait and see what they announce for
> the fall trip route.

It was the WP bridge that 3985 was too heavy for. So
you know 4014 would be too heavy for it, too.