Nostalgia & History > California Western Railroad - Skunk Brochure ca 1972 1

I acquired this along with the 1972 Skunk schedule I posted recently.
The remainder in another post.
John



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/21/14 17:15 by FrensicPic.

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What else were you supposed to bring besides cameras under "Travel Hints"?

Oops!

I didn't notice the continuation above this post that answers my question.

Thanks for scanning this brochure.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/21/14 18:11 by gonx.

The remainder of the Skunk Brochure.

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The brochure mentions the second growth forest at that time. A few years ago (could be as much as 10) we rode the Skunk DMU during the off season and conductor/engineer stopped at one point and mentioned that all of the forest we were passing through was third growth. He pointed out a stand of trees across the river that were second growth privately owned by a conservationist. He said "now imagine what this looked like when it was all first growth."

I have ridden on the CW several times over the years, but this was the most informative trip. It was a small crowd during the off season, the conductor had his wife along and mentioned he was retiring soon and was telling stories of his 30+ years of service and with a better commentary of the route than I have had before or since.