SSW 6892 on SP ballast train
Adam Clegg photo
Date:
3/2/1990
Location:
Elsey, CA
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Collection Of:
Randy Curlin
Locomotives:
SSW 6892(SD45T-2R)
Author:
Adam Clegg
Picture Categories: Action
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Randy Curlin Collection 2
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Randy Curlin
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SP started contracting ballast off the former UP in the late 1980s. SP train originated in Roseville and then proceeded to UP connection at Binney Jct at Marysville. A UP crew would take it to the Elsey pit for loading. Usually a 60 car train would be ready the following day. Train would be handed off to SP at Binney Jct. Lots of radio chatter between SP and UP. Never got over to get a video of this neat operation.
12/19/2022 12:20:44 PM
Tim Darnell
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Very nice shot, interesting info. about the ballast train.
12/20/2022 11:30:06 PM
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