Climbing the Whiplash - 498 + 488 versus Eureka + Glenbrook
| September 12, 2021 08:00PM |
On June 1, 1966, Steve Patterson, John Charles, and I hiked to a rock outcrop overlooking the Whiplash, and watched 498 and mid-train helper 488 working a heavy freight up the grade. I always remembered this spot and this year I came back to see the Eureka and Glenbrook climb the same grade. Only this time my companion was Jack the Golden Doodle.
In 1966 the countryside around the Whiplash was still quite open, and it was possible to see a long train in it's entirety
That is no longer the case 55 years later. A lot of trees have grown up, and some sections of the Whiplash only allow glimpses of short trains
(to be continued)
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 09/15/2021 08:15PM by Olaf Rasmussen.
In 1966 the countryside around the Whiplash was still quite open, and it was possible to see a long train in it's entirety
That is no longer the case 55 years later. A lot of trees have grown up, and some sections of the Whiplash only allow glimpses of short trains
(to be continued)
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 09/15/2021 08:15PM by Olaf Rasmussen.
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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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