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Here's something you don't see every day...
Southern Pacific 2479 has sat idle at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds for decades, as a crew of volunteers worked tirelessly toward its restoration. Having finally run into an insurmountable road block, and realizing that the dream of a full railroad museum at the fairgrounds will not be feasible, the California Trolley & Railroad Corporation (CTRC), the custodians of this important piece of Bay Area history, found a likely partner in the Niles Canyon Railway.
Thus, on this hot August day in the Summer of 2022, a transfer of historical assets takes place. Not only will 2479 find a new home at the NCRy, but so will the Lenzen roundhouse, turntable, and water tower, which have all been transferred from the stewardship of the CTRC and Santa Clara County to their new home.
This video documents the disassembly and loading of the 2479's boiler, chassis, leading truck, and trailing truck onto three heavy duty flatbed truck trailers for the journey to their new home only about 30 miles to the north...
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