Re: SP 6051, ATSF 5995, UP 951, & Amtrak #240
Author: Captain Underpants
Date: 09-22-2010 - 00:47
As I recall, there were several other pieces of equipment at the San Francisco "railfair," but the only ones I remember off the top of head are V&T 21, the "J.W. Bowker," from CSRM and Sacramento Northern streetcar 62 from WRM. There were also a variety of boothes with exhibits from various museums and historical societies, Operation Lifesaver, etc. When the OLS train left for San Jose, I believe it was pulled by a Caltrain F40, leading the SP/ATSF/UP units which were running in reverse. The Amtrak F40 was on the rear of the train, with HEP hooked up. When it got to San Jose, the Caltrain unit came off, and the railroads' units ran around and coupled onto the Amtrak unit. Thus, all the power was properly pointed to head to Oakland and beyond. Helluva thing.