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Date: 02/24/17 05:24
few Friday morning "Flares" . . .
Author: 3rdswitch

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​top: A flare leads an eastbound reefer train over the east switch Ferrum, CA with the vast Saltan Sea in the distance 6-76. Note the mixed mechanical and ice reefers.
​middle: A westbound was climbing Cajon Pass near Canyon, CA 11-76.
​bottom: A trio of Flares was in helper service in San Timotao Canyon near Redlands, CA 6-77.
JB



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Date: 02/24/17 06:17
Re: few Friday morning "Flares" . . .
Author: SCKP187

Nice ones JB. Traditional grimy SP units, yet clean enough they are readible unlike some in heavy tunnel service. Really like the Cotton Belt unit and the road numbers on the plow.
Brian Stevens

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Date: 02/24/17 10:00
Re: few Friday morning "Flares" . . .
Author: Railfan4Christ

Great shots, but I love the Salton Sea shot. Thanks for posting.

Tom

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Date: 02/24/17 14:02
Re: few Friday morning "Flares" . . .
Author: WAF

Interesting. Thought ice service was gone by 1974



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Date: 02/24/17 14:45
Re: few Friday morning "Flares" . . .
Author: gcm

Nice shots - and scans.
Gary

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