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Herb Kelsey

January 25, 2001 09:14AM

I rode behind that little charmer at Travel Town in the early 50's. They had about a quarter mile of track laid south of the main exhibits, down to where the LA Live Steamers are now. They hauled the open coaches on an out and back operation for several years there. I was about 6 or 7 at the time and was mesmerized by the little engine and open cars with their cane seats. The fact that they were open probably led to their demise.
I'm really glad to hear that 85 is being restored. Just might get me on a plane to Hawaii! Of course I'd have to tell the wife that it's for the romantic vacation in the isles. Hey! What's more romantic than a steam whistle?

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OR&L and other pineapple roads	Grant Houston	January 23, 2001 07:37PM
Re: OR&L and other pineapple roads	Taylor Rush	January 23, 2001 07:48PM
Re: OR&L and other pineapple roads	Glenn Christensen	January 23, 2001 09:49PM
Re: OR&L and other pineapple roads	Pineapple Head	January 24, 2001 03:27AM
Re: OR&L and other pineapple roads	George Gaskill	January 24, 2001 11:22AM
Re: OR&L and other pineapple roads	Earl Knoob	January 24, 2001 11:54AM
Re: OR&L and other pineapple roads	Grant Houston	January 24, 2001 09:00PM
OR&L 85	Herb Kelsey	January 25, 2001 09:14AM
Re: OR&L 85	El Coke	January 25, 2001 02:22PM
Re: OR&L 85	Earl	January 26, 2001 08:05AM
Re: OR&L and other pineapple roads	C.B.Story	January 24, 2001 01:57PM
Re: OR&L and other pineapple roads	Pineapple Head	January 24, 2001 05:25PM
Re: OR&L and other pineapple roads	Pineapple Head	January 24, 2001 05:28PM

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