Nostalgia & History > BNSF in Cajon.

BNSF E & W in south end of Cajon Pass May 12, 2001. (Don Toles video).

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Nice video, thanks for sharing.  Curious as to what that "bracket" is on the rear coil car?

Kent in CArmel Valley

DynamicBrake Wrote:
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> Nice video, thanks for sharing.  Curious as to
> what that "bracket" is on the rear coil car?
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> Kent in CArmel Valley

The only "bracket" I could see were the steps to allow the conductor/brakeman to ride the
car.  I do agree it's a nice video.  It seems to be below the "475 Spot" between the Swarthout
Canyon Road crossing and Keenbrook, which is a really neat area of Cajon that gets overshadowed
by Sullivan's Curve and other spots.  Lots of "Warpeaches" in the consist of the manifest, which 
looks to be two trains combined:  a regular manifest and the Pittsburg, CA, coil steel empties.  

Thanks for posting.  Always enjoyable to see different aspects of Cajon Pass.  

Nick Tharalson,
Marion, IA

 

You're right on, Nick, this video was filmed below the little-known "475 spot" near MP 475 on the Palmdale Cutoff.  In existence since the early 1980's, the 475 spot is maintained each spring when Karl, "the Chicago Kid," comes out for his annual visit to Cajon Pass. The big oak tree has suffered from the drought but still provides shade for the occasional railfan. The switch-back trail up to the tree is in good shape, and the look-down views of the Cutoff and the BNSF triple tracks remain spectacular!

Ted