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Date: 06/28/05 19:30
SP Wilkins Branch last run
Author: roustabout

First off, a photo of the rail. This was in place between Plainview and Brownsville. Check out that date!




Date: 06/28/05 19:31
Re: SP Wilkins Branch last run
Author: roustabout

And here's the last run south, cab hop.




Date: 06/28/05 19:32
Re: SP Wilkins Branch last run
Author: roustabout

Last one out, turn out the lights!

Coming off the branch and onto the 'main' at Tallman for the last time.

Roustabout out





Date: 06/28/05 20:27
Re: SP Wilkins Branch last run
Author: Jerry_Joseph

The fog is very evocative, in a sad, subdued kind of way. Very nice pix, thanks for posting!



Date: 06/29/05 13:38
Re: SP Wilkins Branch last run
Author: Jefflocal


You captured some great memories there Lou. It's too bad
it didn't last a few more years, maybe a shortline could
have squeezed some more life out of it. We'll never know.
That last shot at Tallman is a real classic! Thanks.
Geoff



Date: 06/30/05 22:11
Re: SP Wilkins Branch last run
Author: Rail1

When was the last run? Please inform us, very interesting. Was the line abandoned and tore up? Why?



Date: 06/30/05 22:16
Re: SP Wilkins Branch last run
Author: truxtrax

Rail1 Wrote:
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> When was the last run? Please inform us, very
> interesting. Was the line abandoned and tore up?
> Why?
Abandoned and tore up as well in I believe 1985. They even went so far as to make the overpass where the branch went under I-5 a solid fill!

Butch,,,,,here we go




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