UP's Victorville-based helpers are coupled to the rear of a grain train for extra dynamic braking. Bay window caboose 24587 is a CA-13-2 class car, ex-Rock Island 17169. This group of cars was built 12/67 for UP and leased to Rock Island. After the 4/1/80 shutdown of the Rock, the cars were returned to UP, rebuilt and repainted. UP 24587 was retired 7/18/90 and sold to Pacific Rail Dismantlers. Date of photo approximate. |
Date:
2/1/1984 |
Location:
Cajon Summit, CA Map |
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726 |
Collection Of:
Mike Woodruff |
Locomotives: Rolling Stock: |
Author: Mike Woodruff
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This picture is part of album: Cajon Pass Action |