Sierra Steam

Greg Elems Nov 11, 2002

  1. Greg Elems

    Greg Elems Staff Member

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    Thought a Sierra steamer would be nice to show off. It was visiting Modesto CA, a long trip from Jamestown CA. Of course she got to run under her own power the last five miles.
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    Greg Elems

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  2. fitz

    fitz TrainBoard Member

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    Greg, nice shot of Sierra No. 3. When was that taken? Last I heard she was scattered all over the rebuilding floor in the Jamestown roundhouse. :confused:
     
  3. Greg Elems

    Greg Elems Staff Member

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    She may very well be scattered around the Jamestown roundhouse. I took that in 1995. She was going to Modesto for a celebration of Modesto's 150th year. She was pulling a short train of cars from the museum. I guess the Santa Fe had nursed here from Oakdale to Empire and were glad to hand her over to the M&ET. She sat in Modesto for a week and then returned to Jamestown. It has been a while since I've been to Jamestown. I will see what I can find out.

    Greg
     

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