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@MG42 – Links to Photos
Author: Howard
Date: 06-15-2012 - 08:17

MG42 Wrote:
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> Howard, I just wanted to thank you for posting
> your photos of the Santa Cruz Branch and all it's
> recent changes. Is there a site where you will
> continue posting after the close of Altamont?


Thank you. It has been a pleasure to share the images with everyone and I have had a grand time taking them.

When Sierra Northern became the operator of Santa Cruz Branch Line 2-1/2 years ago, I decided to document the transition of ownership from Union Pacific to the SCCRTC. I had never photographed trains before and the last 2-1/2 years were a great opportunity to observe a unique operation and meet interesting and talented people. I think I was able to capture every aspect of the operation. I especially enjoyed documenting the washout repair last year, the recent bridge inspections by Patterson & Associates and the rehabilitation of the railroad tunnel under Mission Street in Santa Cruz this past April.

Below are links to three of my threads on West Coast Rail Forums.

The first one covers the arrival of SERA #50 on the Santa Cruz Branch Line and their departure a year later.

Sierra Northern Power On The UP Santa Cruz Branch

[www.westcoastrailforums.com]

The second one covers the complete repair; start to finish, of the washout at Estates Drive in Aptos.

Washout Repair Progress – Santa Cruz Branch Line

[www.westcoastrailforums.com]

There is also a video I did of the final day before the line reopened.

Santa Cruz Branch Line Washout Repair -- Last Day

[youtu.be]

The third one covers the Santa Cruz Branch Line since Sierra Northern Departed.

UP Santa Cruz Branch Line Happenings

[www.westcoastrailforums.com]

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  Re: Work Starts On The New Watsonville Biofuel Plant Pdxrailtransit 06-14-2012 - 16:38
  @ Pdxrailtransit Howard 06-15-2012 - 08:33
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  Re: Work Starts On The New Watsonville Biofuel Plant SCW 06-14-2012 - 22:18
  Re: Work Starts On The New Watsonville Biofuel Plant JFasolas 06-14-2012 - 21:05
  Re: Work Starts On The New Watsonville Biofuel Plant MG42 06-15-2012 - 01:32
  Re: Work Starts On The New Watsonville Biofuel Plant Graham Buxton 06-15-2012 - 05:01
  Re: Work Starts On The New Watsonville Biofuel Plant Tony Johnson 06-15-2012 - 08:14
  Re: Work Starts On The New Watsonville Biofuel Plant Brian Bergtold 06-15-2012 - 09:25
  @ Brian Howard 06-15-2012 - 09:40
  Re: @ Brian Brian Bergtold 06-15-2012 - 11:11
  Re: @ Brian Sol Y. Ndra 06-18-2012 - 01:02
  ant profits Crisco 06-18-2012 - 12:27
  @MG42 – Links to Photos Howard 06-15-2012 - 08:17
  Thanks Howard! MG42 06-15-2012 - 14:14
  Re: Thanks Howard! Howard 06-16-2012 - 11:23
  Re: Thanks, Howard! Margaret (SP fan) 06-16-2012 - 13:50


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