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Gary McClain, former SP enginer and RFE, retires
Author: OPRRMS
Date: 09-01-2013 - 20:27

Just saw a note that Gary McClain retired yesterday. Gary hired out as a fireman for SP at Taylor Yard in Los Angeles a little bit ahead of me, back when we were still running steam (albeit inside a diesel). He was promoted to engineer there, then became a Road Foreman of Engines and an instructor at SP's locomotive simulator, and ended up being "adopted" by the UP like the rest of us on 9/11/1996.

Gary's a fine gentleman, and known for being an excellent instructor, mentor and company officer. Truly one of the last of the Good Guys.

Wishing you a long and happy retirement, Gary!

/s/ Rich Sievers (OPRRMS, back in my SP days)

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  Gary McClain, former SP enginer and RFE, retires OPRRMS 09-01-2013 - 20:27
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  Re: Gary McClain, former SP enginer and RFE, retires BOB2 09-02-2013 - 09:35
  Re: Gary McClain, former SP enginer and RFE, retires Rich Hunn 09-02-2013 - 09:50
  Re: Gary McClain, former SP enginer and RFE, retires The Boss 09-02-2013 - 14:24
  Re: Gary McClain, former SP enginer and RFE, retires Rich Hunn 09-02-2013 - 14:33
  Re: Gary McClain, former SP enginer and RFE, retires The Boss 09-02-2013 - 14:51
  Re: Gary McClain, former SP enginer and RFE, retires George Andrews 09-02-2013 - 15:48
  Re: Gary McClain, former SP enginer and RFE, retires From a different view 09-02-2013 - 16:26
  Re: Gary McClain, former SP enginer and RFE, retires conductorbill 09-03-2013 - 00:00
  Re: Gary McClain, former SP enginer and RFE, retires Rich Hunn 09-03-2013 - 09:07
  Re: Gary McClain, former SP enginer and RFE, retires BOB2 09-03-2013 - 12:38
  Re: Gary McClain, former SP enginer and RFE, retires Rich Hunn 09-03-2013 - 13:44
  Re: Gary McClain, former SP enginer and RFE, retires OPRRMS 09-03-2013 - 13:52
  Re: Gary McClain, former SP enginer and RFE, retires BOB2 09-03-2013 - 17:14
  Re: Gary McClain, former SP enginer and RFE, retires Richard Elgenson 09-04-2013 - 07:54
  Re: Gary McClain, former SP enginer and RFE, retires Wendel Moran 09-04-2013 - 21:56


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