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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.

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  4449 in Mixed train service Tom Moungovan 12-13-2010 - 07:53
  Re: 4449 in Mixed train service Sam Reeves 12-13-2010 - 08:22
  Re: 4449 in Mixed train service Tom Moungovan 12-13-2010 - 11:05
  Re: 4449 in Mixed train service Mike Swanson 12-13-2010 - 12:14
  Re: 4449 in Mixed train service Tom Moungovan 12-13-2010 - 14:01
  Re: 4449 in Mixed train service Robby Peartree 12-13-2010 - 22:12
  Re: 4449 in Mixed train service Tom Moungovan 12-14-2010 - 07:45
  Re: 4449 in Mixed train service Robby Peartree 12-14-2010 - 08:38
  Re: 4449 in Mixed train service Chas 12-13-2010 - 21:11
  Re: 4449 in Mixed train service Tom Moungovan 12-13-2010 - 21:58
  Re: 4449 in Mixed train service SP5103 12-14-2010 - 10:24
  Re: Ord Turns Tom Moungovan 12-14-2010 - 10:49
  Re: Ord Turns Espee99 12-14-2010 - 13:26
  Re: 4449 in Mixed train service BOB R 12-14-2010 - 22:12
  Re: 4449 in Mixed train service Tom Moungovan 12-15-2010 - 06:18


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