On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 2:36 AM,<CBQ@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> CBQ Group
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> 1 Message Digest #5998
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> by "Ted Schnepf"
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> Hello,
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> I rode the WP&Y in the mid 1970's. Our passenger train was mixed and
> about 60 cars long. Not bad slack action even at 30moph. Had 5
> engines up front for the hilly sections. The evening freight train
> out of white Horse full of ore and other cars, was 125 cars long with
> two diesels. At Lake Bennet, the train was split in half, and each
> section taken down the hill by five diesels, with retainers on the 4%.
>
> ted
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> At 09:24 PM 7/16/2014, you wrote:
> >I must echo Leo's comments about riding the White Pass. I rode the last
> >year behind the Alcos. Great engine sounds and chime air horns. The GE
> >units were on the train that followed us up the line. I spent the whole
> >trip on the end platform of our car taking photos and soaking in the fresh
> >air and scenery.
> >
> >Definitely one of the best rides that I have taken. Well run and the crews
> >are very friendly and polite.
> >
> >I also agree about the salmon, but you have to have the local beer as well.
> >
> >Mike Cafferata
> >
>
> Ted Schnepf
> railsunl@sbcglobal.net
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Excuse me, but the question begs to be asked:
What does all this have to do with the Burlington?
--
Paul Kossart
In Peru, IL
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Posted by: Paul Kossart <paulkossart@gmail.com>
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