[atsf37l]

It's the Fall of 1948 and the F-7s and PAs are still in the distance so steam often finds its way onto the point of the Santa Fe's premier passenger trains. Today we find Train No. 20, the Eastward Chief, in the charge of well weathered 4-8-4 2925. She's just arrived at San Bernardino from Los Angeles and freshly shopped 2-10-2 helper 3897 has hooked on to the point to help the big Northern keep to the schedule over Cajon Pass.

It's 6:36 PM and the Chief is buttoned up and ready for departure.


3897 and 2925 roll around the big curve east of the depot to head north over the pass.


East of Keenbrook the Chief charges up the mountain grade.




Rounding Sullivan's curve from the vestibule.


Approaching the Alray tunnels.


Blasting out of the first tunnel and heading into the second.




Nearing the Summit of Cajon Pass. The 3% downgrade track separates from the up track at this point.




The helper has been cut off and the 2925 heads east to Barstow.


2925 has No. 20 rolling at a good clip near Lugo.


As the sun sets, the Chief heads east on its journey to Chicago.


I think I'll wander back to the diner...... :wheelchair:

[timmuir]

And then on to the club car to mingle with the stars, perhaps talk with a stranger on a train...

Nice series, Herb, nice train, and great engines.

[atsf37l]

Who knows, Marilyn might be aboard! :wheelchair: :p


Allen Norton loco's, 3DTrains stainless lightweights, 3DTrainStuff heavyweight Pullman, a Kelsey built heavyweight baggage all topped off with a Matt Doti drumhead. I am loving having all this Santa Fe steam to play with!

Thanks for the kind words.

:good2:

[trainboy6218]

atsf37l, on 15 September 2010 - 12:05 PM, said:

Who knows, Marilyn might be aboard! :wheelchair: :p
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Allen Norton loco's, 3DTrains stainless lightweights, 3DTrainStuff heavyweight Pullman, a Kelsey built heavyweight baggage all topped off with a Matt Doti drumhead. I am loving having all this Santa Fe steam to play with!

Thanks for the kind words.

:good2:

wow those are some nice shots. those northerns are not available anymore are they? they were at train-sim, but they have all dissappeared.

[Tony]

Hello Herb
It has been forever since You have done a screenshot story. I enjoy those so much, thanks for sharing.

Cheers Tony :wheelchair:

[captain_bazza]

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I am loving having all this Santa Fe steam to play with!

Your own electronic Lionel set, Herb.

Cheers Bazza

[atsf37l]

captain_bazza, on 15 September 2010 - 05:46 PM, said:

Your own electronic Lionel set, Herb.

Cheers Bazza

Oh yeah, and a whole lot more!

[atsf37l]

Santa Fe, All the Way NW_611! :wheelchair: