Nostalgia & History > Cal-Western Steam Operations

This view is from within the CWR enginehouse at Fort Bragg, Calif. showing engines 45 and 46 getting ready for the day's operations, June 22, 1974.

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Later, the same day, June 22, 1974, #45 and 46 are alongside the river in the Noyo River Canyon.

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I had to work that weekend so I gave my camera to a friend & he took slides for both of us.
Looks like you had yourself a really fine time...that was a great event, I'm sure.

Tom, during this time (74-75) I was working as an accountant for Pontiac Motor Division in Stockton, and had every weekend off. Fortunately, I was able to make it to most all the PLA trips in Nor. Calif. I am very thankful for this today, in light of the dismal railroad situation in California. The shortlines seem to be dropping like flies! I'm just glad now that I made the effort to go. Another plus was that back then motel rooms only cost $5.00 per night in Fort Bragg, although I must admit, it wasn't nothing fancy!

Gotta find my slides, I was shooting from the cupola during part of that trip and it was pretty
interesting.