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March 11, 1998

A Day on the Sierra


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© 1998 Steve Barry steve@daylightimages.com

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This section was set up on September 4, 1998.



On March 11, 1998, while visiting California for Winterail, I had the opportunity to spend the day chasing the Sierra Railroad with the man who is synonymous with the Sierra -- Ted Benson.


The engine house in Oakdale is the home of Sierra's famed Baldwins.

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At the engine house Ted Benson admires GP9 46 with Baldwin S12s 40 and 42.

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Just outside Oakdale, GP9 46 passes a blossoming tree on its eastbound run.

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Near the Warnerville Road crossing, GP9 46 heading east is reflected in a puddle.

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