Re: Yreka Western moving to Wallowa Union ?
Author: glenn joesten
Date: 01-09-2012 - 00:35
YW received 2 or 3 "Harriman type" commute cars several years ago--one went to Oregon directly. Same time frame as the UP diner and mail storage cars arrived. Older cars were trucked from Sacramento to Montague, newer ones (roller bearings) came inn on track. I was speaking with Court Hamnmond of YW at the time they were unloaded--probably have photos somewhere.
Last time I looked, 19 was torn down for some boiler work, among other repairs like a steel pilot beam.
Glenn Joesten Yreka former conductor on YW passenger trains.