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From 1889 until 2012, the sound of steam whistles and diesel horns pulling freight and special passenger trains up and down the Shasta Valley from Yreka to Montague was a familiar sight. This video tells the story of what has now become a legend, the story of "Pancho", The Blue Goose, and the Yreka Western Railroad. Photos set the scene for the railroad's beginnings, through The Great Depression, and World War II. Then it's onto the 1950s and '60s when the 19 was joined by its sister from the McCloud River Railroad, 2-8-2 18. See the 19 when it spent time in Oregon in the 1970s, where it also starred in two major motion pictures. Then see Pancho as she makes one last trip over Butcher Hill in 2008, and the quick end to the railroad as a whole shortly thereafter.
This video features 8mm and Super 8mm movies from 4 different railfans, as well as video used with permission from "Shasta Steam" by @tsgmultimedia
The full DVD of this program may be purchased here:
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Enjoy this look at the Yreka Western, a little railroad that created big memories that will remain for generations to come!