Western Railroad Discussion > Revisiting the Mount Hermon Charter

In July of 2013, I finally had the opportunity to chase "The Mount Hermon Charter", which is operated by the Santa Cruz Big Trees and Pacific Railway. http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?1,3274658,3275542#msg-3275542

This summer, I decided to chase the train once again. When I arrived at Felton Yard at 9 AM on Wednesday July 23, 2014, CF7 #2600 was idling away, preparing for an early morning run to Santa Cruz. The train had to make a reverse movement up the rarely used portion of the line to Mount Hermon, where a group from the Christian Retreat Center will board for a trip to the world famous Beach Boardwalk.

1.) Former Santa Fe CF7 2600 shoves up the line in Run 8
2.) We beat the train to Rincon, where the train eases by a group of Hikers
3.) 2600 screams down Chestnut Street

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I decided to try and see if I could beat the train to the Boardwalk and I made it just in time to see it reversing down Beach Street, which is an extremely busy road in the summer time. I waited for the departure and watched 2600 squeeze down Beach Street. As I was putting my camera equipment away, the smell of Garlic Fries was overpowering so I couldn't resist a little treat after a nice morning of railfanning.

4.) 2600 backs to "The Spot".
5.) After dropping off passengers, the train moves swiftly alongside the Boardwalk and passes the entrance to the Casino.

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