d Wrote:
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> Serious readers of the subject have probably
> already read the article.
>
> The key sentence in the article is: "The trains
> frequently would stop there for engine repair or
> more fuel, which in those days was "a heavy sort
> of oil,"
>
> Few of us don't know that the only reason for Sky
> was trading steam locomotives and motors, and
> adding and removing heater cars. The engine house
> was for inspection and light repairs. Problems
> were shipped to Interbay. Power heading for
> Interbay was refueled and heaters heading for
> Wenatchee were topped off. Yes, there was
> spillage, but it was normal / accepted for the
> times.
>
> It is interesting that a newspaper reporter can
> visit town and not hear about the Great Northern's
> electrification.
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Here's the link: [seattletimes.nwsource.com]