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Re: 2472 1993
Author: Ken Shattock (KRK)
Date: 02-20-2013 - 05:15

Bill Wrote:
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> I'm going to have to go along with Margaret on
> this one. The reason? I rode that passenger
> equipment with 4449 from San Jose to Sacramento
> (110 degree temperature) and back and it was in
> 1992. I believe the event was called "Steamfest".
> 4449 had a day off and 2479 took some trips from
> San Francisco to San Jose and back with 4449's
> Daylight consist including Doyles articulated
> coach as well as "Yes Dear". Had it been CalTrain
> equipment I might not have responded to the date
> of 1993.
> Bill

Hey Bill- I think you meant to say: 2472. The 2479 is not in operating condition. It sits on display at the Santa Clara County fairgrounds.

Also, let's not forget the great trip with 2472 to Tracy in 1991 via the Cal-P and the Mococo Line. "Bean Steam" !!! 113 degrees in Tracy. It was terrible!

KRK

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Subject Written By Date/Time (PST)
  2472 1993 Dale Cherne 02-18-2013 - 16:42
  Re: 2472 1993 Margaret (SP fan) 02-18-2013 - 16:58
  Re: 2472 1993 Dale Cherne 02-18-2013 - 20:12
  Re: 2472 1993 HUTCH 7.62 02-18-2013 - 21:06
  Re: 2472 1993 Dale Cherne 02-18-2013 - 21:25
  Re: 2472 1993 Bill 02-18-2013 - 21:31
  Re: 2472 1993 Ken Shattock (KRK) 02-20-2013 - 05:15
  Re: 2472 in 1992 -- NRHS San Jose convention Margaret (SP fan) 02-18-2013 - 23:17
  Re: 2472 in 1992 -- NRHS San Jose convention Dale Cherne 02-19-2013 - 00:10


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