Not a huge UP steam fan but in this case I’ll make an exception.
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Wow...a 2-10-2 on a passenger train. 2-10-2's aren't known for their speed. Wonder if the 2-10-2 was being used for additional helper power. Helper power is typically used on the head end of a passenger train versus being coupled onto the rear of a passenger train. Nice photo.
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| Posted by XE-50W on August 25, 2024 | |
"Helper District" on UP's LA&SL there was from Caliente to Crestline, Nev. 39.4 mi.E/b w/grades up to 1.5% climbing out of the Clover Valley Wash. Track speed would not exceed 60MPH, which that 2-10-2 could maintain. Note power was "cut-away" from train to add the "Decapod" as UP crews called 'em (they wouldn't use the "true name" of "Santa Fe" for obvious reasons, and regardless of it's having a trailing truck). Also, lead loco always carried train's No. in front number boards on UP in steam era. Those latter would be "flipped" backwards to display "blank" panels if "running light" on return trip back down to Caliente. Otherwise, the crew would have the extra number panels for displaying if leading a scheduled W/b move back there.
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