Category Archives: HOW THIS & THAT IS DONE

SOMEHOW THIS DOES NOT LOOK RIGHT

Posted on January 2, 2014 by THE OLD MACHINIST

This gallery contains 3 photos.

I have driven by this spot many times, but recently I stopped to take a closer look at this misaligned section of track hoping to find a clue to the reason for the misalignment. No luck in this, instead, I … Continue reading →

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BIG CHANGE IN CAJON PASS

Posted on September 20, 2013 by THE OLD MACHINIST

THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD EXERCISED THEIR RIGHT TO A ROUTE THROUGH THE CAJON PASS BY CONSTRUCTING A NEW LINE FROM COLTON TO PALMDALE. THE NEW LINE SAW ITS FIRST REVENUE FREIGHT TRAIN IN 1967. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, I MADE TRIPS TO THE CONSTRUCTION SITE … Continue reading →

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EARLY DAYS AT ORANGE EMPIRE RAILROAD MUSEUM

Posted on September 24, 2012 by THE OLD MACHINIST

I was not yet a member of the museum during the time these photographs were taken as I was busy with my new career and family. However, I managed to get some time set aside to visit interesting places on … Continue reading →

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