AFT 4449 on its northbound LA to Portland trip         
Alan Miller photo
Date: 4/27/1977 Location: Oakland, CA   Map Show Oakland on a rail map Views: 54 Collection Of:   Randy Curlin
Locomotives: AFT 4449(4-8-4)    Author:  Alan Miller
AFT 4449 on its northbound LA to Portland trip
Picture Categories: Station,Passenger,Action This picture is part of album:  Randy Curlin Collection 12
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Randy Curlin General Why is it filthy? Between San Luis Obispo and Santa Margarita, this train had diesel helpers that stalled and the mighty 4-8-4 came to the rescue by pushing the dead diesels and the passenger train thru the soot lined tunnels of Cuesta Pass. The steamer steam cleaned the tunnel roofs while working its booster to avoid stalling inside the tunnels. 12/31/2023 5:28:28 PM
Scott Crotwell General Very nice shot and description! 12/31/2023 6:08:54 PM
Tim Darnell General I agree! Interesting rescue power. 1/1/2024 11:42:59 AM

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