OK-- This article will answer some of the questions that the Ol' Pole Burner and Tambo dudes might be interested in...
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"Norm Borgwardt" was the Railway Manager for many years at Rio Vista Junction until he passed away, then John Holt took over. His son Paul (aka "Little Paul") ran the antique Gas Station at SARANAP. There used to be an influx of SN photographs on display inside the gas station. When Paul removed the antique pumps, they were sent to RVJ...
SARANAP was named after Sara Napthaly-- Samuel L. Napthaly's SISTER (not Mother) who was one of the founder's of the OA&E.. (SN) Sam, that is..
I won't argue with Pole Burner because he is senior to me and an overhead wire and signal guru.. So what he said a few moments back is probably true..
KRK