Nostalgia & History > SP=Cascades 8-1-93.

1. SP 6347W with 5 unit helper on headend at Fields..2. Returning helpers.3. Helpers from (1).



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/11/15 07:28 by SP2778.

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Lots of empties on the w/b

What was that last unit? Looked like a U25B with a 3500 series number?

Always enjoy your video action from so long ago.

Regards, Jim Evans

FiveChime Wrote:
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> What was that last unit? Looked like a U25B with a
> 3500 series number?
>
> Always enjoy your video action from so long ago.
>
> Regards, Jim Evans

As a WAG, I thought it looked to be an ex-L&N unit with a CSX number.  I'm probably
totally wrong on that, but I'll agree on enjoying the videos that have been posted.

Nick Tharalson,
Marion, IA

Looks like you're dead on. 
CSX, former L&N, U23B 3263

ntharalson Wrote:
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> FiveChime Wrote:
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> -----
> > What was that last unit? Looked like a U25B with
> a
> > 3500 series number?
> >
> > Always enjoy your video action from so long
> ago.
> >
> > Regards, Jim Evans
>
> As a WAG, I thought it looked to be an ex-L&N unit
> with a CSX number.  I'm probably
> totally wrong on that, but I'll agree on enjoying
> the videos that have been posted.
>
> Nick Tharalson,
> Marion, IA

Probley ran that old L&N unit out of Pensacola, Fla. Used on locals and they were not suited for that.
Nice to see a train before the day of the "Rattle Can" vandals!

Steve Panzik
Chiloquin, Or

Highly entertaining to watch!   Neat comparing today's rolling stock to what was seen in the 90's.   

At the 2:05 point in the video are 3 blue hoppers that look like they are in the process of becoming Golden West cars. They are almost completely unlettered except for what appears to be small SSW reporting marks and numbers. Did they actually do that in the Golden West program or am I just seeing things and they are not really SSW reporting marks?

ble692 Wrote:
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> At the 2:05 point in the video are 3 blue hoppers
> that look like they are in the process of becoming
> Golden West cars. They are almost completely
> unlettered except for what appears to be small
> SSW reporting marks and numbers. Did they actually
> do that in the Golden West program or am I just
> seeing things and they are not really SSW
> reporting marks?

Great question.   I saw those too and assumed they were something else altogether.   Reporting marks are indeed SSW7-something.   Most GWS cars did not have SSW marks, so it's hard to pinpoint the story here.   I've also not heard of GWS cars traveling around w/o full logos.    Anyone else knows, would love to learn more.