Re: 4449 in Mixed train service
Author: Tom Moungovan
Date: 12-13-2010 - 14:01
Mike Swanson Wrote:
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> It's quite possible that the bridges and track
> were upgraded where needed as far as Fort Ord;
> otherwise the GS locomotives could have run at
> restricted speed and made caution crossings at any
> bridges if required. As Tom points out, this was
> during a war, and SP would've done whatever was
> necessary to get the job done.
FWIW, I found another instance of larger power...
September 17, 1942 4360- Pass- SLO- 155A- SLO- 550P- 15:55- 400- Camp Ord Turn- 25.84
engineer, Walker
25.84 was the pay for Walter Johnson, fireman that day.