Nostalgia & History > 10 Years Ago

Herington, Ks. May 1, 2006. The UP Steam support truck. Never pass on taking a photo.

It appears they needed another roll of fire hose to fill 844's tender, which is about 4 blocks away.

Which raises the question: Why didn't he drive? Could have been within yards of the loco.

I learned one thing, never question why a railroad worker does something, they were likely told to do it that way.

Fred in Wichita

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Didn't want to lose his parking spot?

Kimball Wrote:
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> Didn't want to lose his parking spot?

Right, since the truck may just be parked right at the hydrant?