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Martinez and Port Chicago in 1975
Author: Steve Sloan
Date: 04-07-2010 - 08:26

In 1975 you could still get to Port Chicago, CA and drive on Port Chicago highway. It was very close to where I lived, in Concord. Often I would do a circuit starting in Port Chicago, heading west through Avon to Martinez, CA; then back home.

http://homepage.mac.com/s_sloan/trains/atsf/atsf3326_0001.jpg

Photo One: In 1975 ATSF GP35 3326 is all decked out in pinstripes at Port Chicago.

http://homepage.mac.com/s_sloan/trains/military/navy65-00547_0001.jpg

Photo Two: In 1975 the 65-00547 a Navy MRS1 is flying over Port Chicago Highway and SP's Mococo line, just west of Port Chicago.

http://homepage.mac.com/s_sloan/trains/sp/sp9301_0001.jpg

Photo Three: In 1975 Cal P action; SP 9301 an SD45T-2 leads a mixed set of EMD and Alco power off the Benicia Bridge at Martinez, CA.

Hope you enjoy the photos. I will try to have more soon. As always, your comments, corrections and more information is greatly appreciated!

~Steve Sloan

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  Martinez and Port Chicago in 1975 Steve Sloan 04-07-2010 - 08:26
  Re: Martinez and Port Chicago in 1975 rgcx 04-07-2010 - 15:41
  Re: Martinez and Port Chicago in 1975 martin leif 02-18-2012 - 13:04


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