Re: Great Northern Electric Operations
Author: Dick Seelye
Date: 12-21-2006 - 18:42

Memories from this ancient mariner:

There was also 3 phase operation thru the original tunnel (both ends accessible)
Used one phase on the rails, two phases on trolley wires, and a pole jumping "fireman" at the passing sidings on each end. Look for right-of-way on North hillside as viewed from US 2.Now a hiking trail; obtain map from USFS Skykomish. There are two abandoned tunnels; one on the sidehill and one on the loop above Scenic - may be vary difficult to find.

The East terminal of electrification was at Appleyard, East of the Wenatchee station. Now highway truck / container transfer yard. Motor shop foundation may be found.

I believe that I remember reading that Appleyard to Skykomish was converted to single phase AC thru the upper tunnel in anticipation of the completion of the present tunnel.

There was a secondary enginehouse at Skykomish, just East of the grade crossing. Concrete may be found.

There is a tunnel East of Berne, built shortly after WWII. Find the original right-of-way. You may find the remains of the watchman's cabin. Nasty series of curves.

One weekend, about 1947, I rode the (not very) Fast Mail #28, King Street to Wenatchee. (Back platform of the coach thru the tunnel) Walked to Appleyard and back, then returned to King Street via the day local, #5.

Enjoy reading and prowling.



Subject Written By Date/Time (PST)
  Great Northern Electric Operations Steven D. Johnson 12-21-2006 - 12:24
  Re: Great Northern Electric Operations Cain Rock Yardmaster 12-21-2006 - 12:29
  Re: Great Northern Electric Operations Cain Rock Yardmaster 12-21-2006 - 14:14
  Re: Great Northern Electric Operations Donovan Gray 12-21-2006 - 14:33
  Re: Great Northern Electric Operations Bruce Kelly 12-21-2006 - 15:28
  Re: Great Northern Electric Operations Aaron S. 12-21-2006 - 17:41
  Re: Great Northern Electric Operations Dick Seelye 12-21-2006 - 18:42
  Re: Great Northern Electric Operations Steven D. Johnson 12-21-2006 - 20:08
  Re: Great Northern Electric Operations douglasm 12-22-2006 - 16:06
  Re: Great Northern Electric Operations SDP45 12-23-2006 - 21:02
  Re: Great Northern Electric Operations Glen Icanberry 12-23-2006 - 22:16
  Re: Great Northern Electric Operations douglasm 12-24-2006 - 05:13
  Re: Great Northern Electric Operations Grant Leslie 12-26-2006 - 15:19


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