Re: SP engr Carter Capstaff R.I.P.
Author: OPRRMS
Date: 08-23-2012 - 01:56
RRGary Wrote:
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> Looked at the pics, this was the second time this
> particluar fiasco had taken place.
>
> Firs time was with Balwdwin locos, a cab and a "B"
> unit style, both going into the Brazos river.
SP5260 - SP4904 - SP5261, an A - B - A consist.
> For those who would like to see it, there is a B&W
> trailer on the video "Baldwins on the Southern
> Pacific."
>
> The hoggy's name who who put them in the drink,
> his last name was Pinelli. The SP restricted him
> to yard duty, he earned the nickname of "Admiral
> Pinelli, the submarine commander."
>
> Was told this happend in the mid fifties or so.
7/12/1959.