Re: Is the D&S checking clearances?

Jerry474 Wrote:
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> The D&S did run a work train to Silverton today
> with 493. A clearance template was attached to a
> flat car to check clearance for the new larger
> diesels coming in. About 1-1/2 miles south of the
> long bridge at Silverton the crew encountered
> attempted sabotage of the track. Rocks, ties,
> spikes, tie plates, and other materials had been
> placed on the track. The train crew cleared the
> track and one of them walked ahead of the train. I
> was waiting at the long bridge with a friend and
> we told the crew the track was OK north of the
> long bridge. Hard to image people can be so stupid
> and destructive. Thankfully no one hurt and
> nothing damaged.
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That last shot is a killer Jerry!! Wow. Nice to see 493 quietly made her return to Silverton this time under her own terms! Mark the date. Thanks as always.

William
aka drgwk37