Re: Alamosa May 2 1949

hank Wrote:
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> the thing that caught my eye on first glance was
> Train #116 with 4 cars and engine 3403 ( Class
> L-96! ) Just a tad over-powered there!
> hank

It was not uncommon for 3400's to be used on 115-116, especially if they needed to move helper power over to the other side of the Pass. The schedule was rather slow - about 35-40 on the flats and 18 or so over the mountain. I wonder if 3403 stayed with the train beyond La Veta, or if they put a smaller engine on for the trip to Pueblo.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/04/2017 09:59AM by Earl.