Re: Favorite Chase
Author: George Andrews
Date: 06-21-2010 - 16:15
In the aftermath of the 50th anniversary of LAUPT, the Daylight 4449 & EwePee 844 ran side - by - side up Cajon Pass. After shooting the 2 steamers head on below Keenbrook, Curt & I decided to avoid the crowds & chase 844 across the LA & SL. Our 1st photo stop was @ Basin siding, @ the East end of Afton Cyn. After a couple of shots, we decided that we wouldn't be able to catch the 844 again, and drove the EwePee maintenance road East through the sand dunes to Kelso. Well surprise !!! The steamer was still in Kelso, being serviced & waiting for a Westbound freight to clear. After more shots, including a hard pull leaving Kelso, we drove ahead to Cima. The few fans left all organized a photo line on the little hill @ West switch; everyone got great shots w/o anyone else in the shot. A long but productive day.