Re: Yreka Western No. 19 up for auction – Ed Elis Offers To Store It
Author: Trax
Date: 10-01-2013 - 20:01
Well stated, Tim.
I too hope the YW can be resurrected with the 19 once again running on home rails. But, it's going to be a long shot for sure: The right party getting title to the 19 AND getting control of the Yreka Western AND having/obtaining funding to rebuild the line for exturesion service. Reopening the south end of the Siskiyou Line would be a big boost if Timber Products thrives and continues to peel logs in Yreka. Here's hoping we can both celebrate firing and running the 19 once again out of Yreka again.
That said, it's gonna be a long, hard pull and I'm not holding my breath.
Larry Tuttle
ex-YW Fireman/Engineer
Rogue River, OR