Western Railroad Discussion > A couple from todays passenger special

The N/B arrives early this morning at sylmar CA with the bosses looking on. Then on to soledad canyon and points north.

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A couple at ravenna and then on to acton

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On to points north.

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Nice photos and locations to shoot from--yielded excellent results.
Brian Stevens

What are the little "flags" on the 2790's roof behind the cab?

Rob

Killer series of shots!

OregonOldGuy Wrote:
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> What are the little "flags" on the 2790's roof
> behind the cab?
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> Rob

I believe they are antennas to transmit data and video from the lead engine to the theater car. I can be corrected on that.

Nick Tharalson,
Marion, IA

ntharalson Wrote:
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> OregonOldGuy Wrote:
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> > What are the little "flags" on the 2790's roof
> > behind the cab?
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> > Rob
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> I believe they are antennas to transmit data and
> video from the lead engine to the theater car. I
> can be corrected on that.
>
> Nick Tharalson,
> Marion, IA

Nick - your are correct - the occupants of the theater car can see forward as well.

BB



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/19/17 08:10 by bmarti7.

Are there any UP passenger cars today that were originally UP, went to Amtrak, then were bought back when they discarded Heritage cars ?