Go to: Message List•New Topic•Search
Re: Key Wrecker #1011
Author: Henry Miller
Date: 09-09-2010 - 12:33

Key System Wrecker # 1011 is a very historic car. When donated to BAERA//WRM many years ago, it came equipped with a complete set of tools for the re-railing of Transbay trains. It was used by KEY up to the very end of April 20, 1958. It is unique that it is equipped with "siderods" (like a steam locomotive) to help provide greater adhesion.

It was witnessed in the 1940's going more than 40+ mph on the former mainline of the "Richmond Shipyard Railway. And with those siderods flying, was quite a sight to behold.
If you want to see it in action rescuing wrecked or stranded Transbay trains, check out "Key System Scrapbook Vol. I and II" by Charles Smiley Presents...

Henry.
Oakland

Navigate: Previous Message•Next Message
Options: Reply To This Message•Quote This Message


Subject Written By Date/Time (PST)
  Key Wrecker #1011 Joe 09-08-2010 - 22:32
  Re: Key Wrecker #1011 Marty Bernard 09-09-2010 - 05:57
  Re: Key Wrecker #1011 fkrock 09-09-2010 - 11:00
  Re: Key Wrecker #1011 Henry Miller 09-09-2010 - 12:33
  Re: Key Wrecker #1011 Joe 09-09-2010 - 23:12
  Re: Key Wrecker #1011 Joe 09-11-2010 - 15:42
  Re: Key Wrecker #1011 Jack Williams 09-11-2010 - 20:41
  Re: Key Wrecker #1011 The Montezuma Yardmaster 09-14-2010 - 16:24
  Re: Key Wrecker #1011 Mahatma Kane Jeeves 09-15-2010 - 10:37


Go to: Message List•Search
Subject: 
Your Name: 
Spam prevention:
Please, enter the code that you see below in the input field. This is for blocking bots that try to post this form automatically.
 ********   **    **  ********    ******     ******  
 **     **   **  **   **     **  **    **   **    ** 
 **     **    ****    **     **  **         **       
 ********      **     ********   **   ****  **       
 **            **     **         **    **   **       
 **            **     **         **    **   **    ** 
 **            **     **          ******     ******
This message board is maintained by:Altamont Press
You can send us an email at altamontpress1@gmail.com