Re: White Pass & Yukon 41 years ago-Skagway, AK to Bennett Lake, BC
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Hannan Shed, named for Kenneth B. Hannan, White Pass General Manager in 1949, when the snow shed was erected. Shed removed in 1992.
Unfortunately, the shed was 125 feet too short. In 1977, a snow slide just south of the shed brought down Flatcars 483 and 1015.
Robert
Unfortunately, the shed was 125 feet too short. In 1977, a snow slide just south of the shed brought down Flatcars 483 and 1015.
Robert
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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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