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Re: Memorable Locomotive Rides
Author: Ken Shattock (aka 'KRK')
Date: 02-21-2010 - 00:06

Have enjoyed a number of cab rides in both Steam and Diesel locomotives over the years. This includes shuttles between West Oakland Yard and Oakland Pier on the SP.
Also includes switching operations between Elmhurst and Fruitvale on the SP.
Also includes a Cab ride on SP 4460 when it was getting ready for the October-1958 "Farewell to Steam" Trip.
However, TWO of the best happened in 1967. In January-1967, I rode the cab of some "Great Northern" F-units piloting a 121-car freight from Interbay to Wenatchee in the middle of the night. From "SCENIC" to "CASHMERE" (thru the Cascade Tunnel) I (yes, ME) was at the throttle as the engine crew sat off to the side "playing cards" ... It was an experience I will never forget !! The return trip to Seattle had me on the Fireman's side.

In the summer of 1967, I was in Japan. I received a "King's Tour" of the Japanese National Railway system which included a 25-mile ride in the cab of the high speed "New Tokaido Line"..
Now THAT was something special TOO...

Other STEAM cab rides included the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad as well as the 16-inch gauge "Oakland Acorn"...

Cheers to all.
Ken Shattock (KRK)

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  Re: Memorable Locomotive Rides Carol L. Voss 02-21-2010 - 09:20
  Re: Memorable Locomotive Rides Paul Bliss 02-22-2010 - 10:53
  Re: Memorable Locomotive Rides Juppo 02-20-2010 - 14:27
  Re: Memorable Locomotive Rides Steven D. Johnson 02-20-2010 - 11:49
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  Re: Memorable Locomotive Rides Tony Johnson 02-20-2010 - 09:19
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  Re: Memorable Locomotive Rides BOB2 02-20-2010 - 10:49
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  Re: Memorable Locomotive Rides Tunnel Motor Dave 02-21-2010 - 08:15
  Re: Memorable Locomotive Rides Steven D. Johnson 02-20-2010 - 11:28
  Re: Memorable Locomotive Rides Martin Burwash 02-20-2010 - 12:14
  Re: Memorable Locomotive Rides-2 Tom Moungovan 02-20-2010 - 13:09
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  Re: Memorable Locomotive Rides Ken Shattock (aka 'KRK') 02-21-2010 - 00:06
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