Jim Grigsby Wrote:
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> I think this is the photo Bret is refering to.
>
>
> It is quite likely that, once the stuck trains
> were dug out, the rescue train had to plow its way
> back to Austin. The need to refuel the geared
> locomotives would have increased the time required
> considerably. I have no other details but,
> reading between the lines, there would be
> considerable work after the trains were dug out.
> If the line below the stuck trains was not plowed
> they would probibly have to plow out the yard at
> Larch, and drag both trains up to there in order
> to get the plow on the lower end. After three
> days the stuck locomotives could have run out of
> fuel and had to empty their tanks and boilers. No
> mention was made of the line from Sumpter to
> Baker, but if no plow was available at Baker they
> might have plowed that as well. The snow might
> have been less at this lower elevation and could
> be handled with a flanger, with which #17 was
> equipped.
>
> I'm not sure what the man on top of the plow is
> doing, but his position would seem precarious if
> they derail or hit an obstacle.
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This seems too dammed obvious ! He's trying to get a cel signal, .. duh ! Can you hear me now ?