Re: Water Problems on the line or is 493 just that thirsty?
| May 16, 2020 11:25AM |
When the lumber company is loading a full 8 car train out on the line, it sometimes takes up to 4 hours to complete the loading. The 493 stays with the train to move the flat cars into position for the loader. That means the engine is away from a water tank for a long time. That is the purpose of the 0470.
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488 stops for water at Los Pinos tank on closing day Oct. 1979. Photo courtesy Don Richter
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