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Who says that the SP never washed their power? Here is a shot of the Taylor Yard (just north of Los Angeles) wash rack in action on January 29, 1977.

Carl

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Nice picture,

Yeah that reminds me when I was "foaming" once at Roseville in the late 80's
(and the SP power was so dirty) and I met a guy that worked at the wash rack.

I said:"That must not get used too much" He didn't appreciate that remark.

Oh well, such is life.

Top Cat

CarlLaFong Wrote:
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> Who says that the SP never washed their power?
> Here is a shot of the Taylor Yard (just north of
> Los Angeles) wash rack in action on January 29,
> 1977.
>
> Carl


The "Heavy Washing" at Taylor consisted of using high pressure washers and stem cleaning units to clean of the cut out cocks for the MU hoses so they would be able to be opened or closed as needed (F.R.A. necessity)

SOB

TopCat Wrote:
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> Nice picture,
>
> Yeah that reminds me when I was "foaming" once at
> Roseville in the late 80's
> (and the SP power was so dirty) and I met a guy
> that worked at the wash rack.
>
> I said:"That must not get used too much" He
> didn't appreciate that remark.
>
> Oh well, such is life.
>
> Top Cat


One SP location that regularly washed their diesels was Tucson. The 6300-series GP35Es were kept clean inside and out. It was a source of pride and they even had a "Tucson - Home of the 6300s" sign on the enginehouse. - Tony J.

They came out just as dirty as they went in.

Nudge