To all: Jack Helmig sent me a reply about the consist of the Barstow wreck train, and I've added his address to our cc-list (history-only list). ... John, ...
Our derrick outfit in Temple , Texas for the old Southern Div. was very similar in consist. Temple mechanical(roundhouse ,storeroom and rip tracks ) were...
To all: I found my photo notebook from my visit to Barstow on March 6, 1971. Here are my notes on the derrick and wreck train: Derrick 199791 writing on its...
To all: I had several questions about what the "panel cars" are that are listed in Jack Helmig's wreck train consist. My reply is this: I believe the panel...
To all: ... JOHN You hit the spike on the head with your explanation on the use of panels and panel cars. I've been busy (read lazy) the last week at the...
To all: ... The November 2003 CTC Board mag has a nice little article on the Lucerne Valley Industrial Lead (Cushenbury Branch) starting on page 46. The ...
To all: ... John -- I've photographed the Barstow wreck train a number of times over the years (probably beginning about 1962 and the equipment fairly well ...
To all: I dug out my photos of the Barstow wreck train from early 1971, so I can now provide descriptions of what these cars looked like then: Derrick 199791 -...
To all: While I have my 1971 photo notebook and photos out, I'll list and describe the cars of the San Bernardino wreck train that I saw on March 12, 1971. The...
To all: Someone has asked me about available scale models (HO or otherwise) for the Barstow and San Bernardino wreck derricks. I can't recall whether the...
I received an email with the following paragraph: For all of you Santa Fe type folks, the Sandhouse at San Bernadino will be going into production the end of...
Alain Kap scratch built a great looking model of the sand house. I posted a picture of it on http://home.earthlink.net/~elden511/sandhouse.html Alain is...
To all: Here is a very interesting message from Jack Helmig (minor punctuation ... November 9, 2003 Hello again John, I thought I would start by answering some...
To all: ... Most of the cars you're describing here are exactly what Martin [Lofton] offered in the eight Sunshine M of W kits. ... This was sold as a set of 8...
Looks like its still closed. The report is posted on: http://www.incidentcontrol.com/ Elden "Thompson, John A" <JThomp1945@...> wrote: To all: ... Is the...
To all: ... It remains closed. It is not as a direct result of the recent fires. It is located in area that was closed from the previous year's fire, and that...
To all: Here are the answers from Jack Helmig about some follow-up questions I ... November 10, 2003 John, In answer to some of your questions: Between 1951...
Looking through some recent issues of Mainline Modeler, the April and August 2002 issues have some nice color pictures and modeling articles for the "hook"...
To all: ... The Tichy crane is a good match for the San Bernardino crane. I think you might have to change some minor detail to be 100% accurate because they...
I put a new photo on my website historical section. It was shot by Jack Whitmeyer looking back towards the Fifth Street Tower from the North side. The signal...
How about the Athearn ready to run 200 to derrick that they now are offering ready to run? I saw one at a train show but have never seen one out of the box....
I know that this is off-topic, but I figured that this group is my best bet for this request. I need help locating a photo of the ATSF East Highland, CA...
What a neat idea!!! Good Luck and have you tried the Redlands or Highland Historical Societies if there are any? Also check the Riverside and San Bernardino...
To all: ... John, There is a photo of Santa Fe's East Highlands station on page 70 of "Coast Lines Depots -- Los Angeles Division" by Lee Gustafson and Phil...
I was going to also suggest the "Santa Fe Coastline Depots-L.A. Division" book. I have the book,but unfortunately no scanner. I'd have to guess the school you...
To all: Here are a few magazine references to Cajon Pass (two recent and one old): The Dec. 2003 issue of "Railfan & Railroad" has an article on pages 52-61...
Another Cajon Pass story is included in the "Steam Glory" special issue from our "Classic Trains" magazine, on sale now. "The pinnacle of service" on page 46...
In the January 2004 "Trains" Magazine, "My life at Summit, Part 1: I learn the job and start a family," by Chard Walker, pages 44-55, with color photos by...
