Western Pacific 2-8-8-2 number 256 leads seventy one cars eastbound at Oroville California in 1935. Otto's speed estimate for this train was 30 MPH. Otto Conrad Perry photo, from my collection.
With helper locomotives UP 5525 & 5521 pushing at the rear, Union Pacific 2-10-2 5526 is seen leading a fifty six car eastbound freight near Pine Lodge California in 1933. Otto Conrad Perry photo,... (more)