Yesterday the Sparks east end yard job died on hours at Lawton, NV. Today, the Sparks yard job used NS 2516 to fetch the dead train.
Light engine pass Lawton, NV on Union Pacific's "Overland Route."
Sparks east end yard job brings a cut of cars out to Cantex at Lawton, NV
Shoving on the westman autos, the Truckee Helpers pass under the cantilever signal at Boca.
With the Truckee Helper on the rear, this westman heads for Donner.
The Truckee Helper arrives at Boca with UP 3558, SP 8586 and UP 7899.
Because of a slide in the Feather River Canyon, UP's Donner line got real busy. This westman waits for the manned Truckee Helper at Boca.
The "Truckee Helper" gives a westman a hand, headend power for this train is pictured in photo 87161.
The only time to catch the "INYO" under steam is the 4th of July.