Nice, I used to watch these and other ATSF freights going through Mesilla Park NM about 30 miles north of El Paso when I was a kid. Always had fun power, F units, Alcos you name it. Thanks for posting the shot.
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A fine shot from back in the day, interesting freight house.
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I enjoy how there are many of those styled buildings still around. The depot at Panhandle, TX comes to mind.
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| Posted by Mark on August 29, 2013 | |
Is that a hole in the nose just to the left and down from the headlight?
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Markus, that is the MU receptacle. The cover door is open, making it look like a hole. In latter years, the closing springs on these covers were weak or broken allowing the wind to force the covers open. This was very common to older F-units and can be seen in many photographs.
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Love your oldies from the Santa Fe. Taken on my 8th birthday. I just wish I would've traveled west to see the Santa Fe back in the day.
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| Posted by Mark on September 1, 2013 | |
Joe, thank you for that explanation. I appreciate it!
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