Re: Salida Pictures

Earl:

As usual, a very helpful post.

When you say, "Alamosa" engine, what do you mean--are these locos more native to Alamosa than say 482. I recall a number of the "Alamosa" engines hauled the San Juan over the years, notably 484 which got all the trimmin's for San Juan service.

I also recall that new power generally got assigned to Marshall Pass first to cover movement of CF&I raw material to Salida and thence to Pueblo, though the K-28's appear to have been split between the two divisions upon delivery. Didn't all the 36s go to Marshall first, then to Cumbres after delivery of the 37s? Or, were the two classes split up depending upon season, tonnage and traffic needs?

Keith