Nostalgia & History > Los Angeles Junction Ry

1.  Alco S2 #4  3/27/58   Vernon, CA

2-3.   Alco S4 #7  on 11/23/63 and 6/18/67  both at Vernon, CA



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/21/20 05:58 by masterphots.

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4.  CF7  2563   Vernon, CA  12/14/86

5.  CF7 2571   Vernon,  CA   11/30/86

6.  CF7 2619 at LAUPT   9/17/94

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These photos start the 'wayback' machine for me.

Photo 3 shows a ground-throw switch typical of my 1960's experience; the white target included a green lens and 
as can be seen here by the wire leading upward to the lamp; was electrically lit. The LAJ switch lamps, at least in their two
main yards, were all electrically lit; the first in my experience. Their maintenance was first-rate as I don't recall ever seeing
one that was not brightly lit. Running an engine there was made easier for this visitor, at least in the hours of darkness.

In photo 6, I'm curious why the 2617 was at  LAUPT. First occasion I've seen of a LAJ engine beyond their home rails.
Possibly a lease matter?

Thanks Alan.

Charlie 

cewherry Wrote:
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> In photo 6, I'm curious why the 2617 was at 
> LAUPT. First occasion I've seen of a LAJ engine
> beyond their home rails.
> Possibly a lease matter?
>
> Thanks Alan.
>
> Charlie 

The passenger cars may have been stored on LAJ track and it was easier for all involved for the LAJ engine to do the whole movement.