Herb Iske

Conquering Vincent

After a dramatic struggle to conquer the 2.4% eastbound grade over Vincent Summit on the Mojave Sub's Saugus Line, #4449 and the World's Fair Daylight continue the journey to Los Angeles' LAUPT on May 12, 1984.

Conquering Vincent
Herb Iske, Sep 23, 2007
    • BoxcabE50
      I'll bet the sounds were incredible.

      Boxcab E50
    • Herb Iske
      Between being there in person and watching the many video productions from that day, I can honestly say the sounds were indeed incredible!
    • BoxcabE50
      Maybe some day, you'll invent a time machine. If so, reserve me a place!

      Boxcab E50
    • Herb Iske
      Thanks Boxcab E50. With steam such as the Southern Pacific Daylight still around, you almost don't need a time machine. On the other hand, there are specific RR events that I would like to go back in time to see as they happened.
    • BoxcabE50
      I'd sure go with you. Would like to spend a couple of days in northern CA, southern OR. See some of the flat face cab forwards in action. Wow.

      Boxcab E50
    • Herb Iske
      Now you're talkin'!
    • BoxcabE50
      When do we leave? :D

      Boxcab E50
    • Herb Iske
      As soon as I pack my bags! Don't think we have to worry about the TSA screeners on this trip.
    • BoxcabE50
      Ha ha! That's a great thought. Oh how I wish...

      Boxcab E50
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