This locomotive was built by MLW for the White Pass and Yukon Railway in Alaska. However it never operated there because they shut down their freight operations in the early 1980s. It was subsequently acquired by USG for their Plaster City operation, replacing GE 70-ton C-C locomotives. It was originally built with the safety cab; there is another unit from the order of three with safety cabs still working on the WP&Y
@ACLTony2 жыл бұрын
Cool, learned that this locomotive is an Alco DL-535. Looked strange, at first, until I realized that the original cab and "high-nose" hood were replaced with a Canadian Safety Cab, along with mechanical / electrical upgrades. Much better and more comfortable for the crew.
@owentomlinson80455 жыл бұрын
Out of my 22 years of going to the desert in that area for camping I’ve only see this train run once and that was in August of 2017.
@ismaelrazo80525 жыл бұрын
Owen Tomlinson runs everyday, im the brakemen
@owentomlinson80455 жыл бұрын
Ismael Razo what time does it usually run?
@ismaelrazo80524 жыл бұрын
Owen Tomlinson mon-sat 6am-1:30 am
@makeart5070 Жыл бұрын
Pretty cool to see that gravity move with the tank car at 4:30
@scubajoe33212 жыл бұрын
I never knew out of all the years I've been living in El Centro that there was a narrow gauge
@finster1013 жыл бұрын
Nice video of a neat railway. Never knew it existed. I'm wonder if you have any footage of the loaded cars being dumped?
@patlatorres7000 Жыл бұрын
Interesting that at around 12:07, on the return trip from the mine, the first car behind the locomotive appears to be empty. Is this the case and if so, for what purpose?
@SouthernPacific8984 Жыл бұрын
Buffer car for loader at the quarry.
@patlatorres7000 Жыл бұрын
@@SouthernPacific8984 Thanks.
@SLORailfanning5 жыл бұрын
Do you know USG's train schedule for this line?
@ismaelrazo80524 жыл бұрын
SLO Railfanning 6am-1:30 am monto sat
@ironhorsethrottlemaster52025 жыл бұрын
I have a question where is this Railroad and this is 3 ft Narrow Gauge right I was just wondering thank you this is more of this railroad that I've seen in a lot of different videos thank you very much peace out have a great
@SouthernPacific89845 жыл бұрын
Plaster City is located about 15 miles west of El Centro, California. Only a few miles from the USA/Mexico border.
@ironhorsethrottlemaster52025 жыл бұрын
SouthernPacific5339 that's awesome thank you for replying I never knew where this railroad was I graciously appreciate the info it's a 3ft gauge Narrow Gauge right that's the only other question I was wondering thank you very much. For reply thank you peace out have a great day
@SouthernPacific89845 жыл бұрын
Austin Glines Yes 3 foot narrow gauge
@gilberttukangjajan79873 жыл бұрын
This size rail track 1067mm or 1000mm?
@finster1013 жыл бұрын
I believe it's 3ft gauge. So if my math is correct that works out to 914.4mm
@alexandergrube64375 жыл бұрын
What's the tanker car at the rear for?
@SouthernPacific89845 жыл бұрын
lightnindash 3804 Drinking water for the quarry. No water there.