RailPictures.Net Photo: SPMW 6506 Southern Pacific Railroad Fire Car at Sanderson, Texas by Patrick Phelan

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» UP Sanderson Sub - Sanderson Siding
» Sanderson, Texas, USA (more..)
» November 29, 2014

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Parked on a forlorn siding in rural Sanderson, TX sits a fine example of a former Southern Pacific fire car. Originally built in December 1942, it has had a long life and sits idle in southwest Texas waiting the call to duty. I am unsure the last time it was used, but the relatively new pump and other features implies it could be used, if required.

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