03-26-2011, 03:01 AM
Russ, I think the audience must see Farmer John to understand what you are writing about. That is outstanding!
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I am getting closer to feel comfortable with Vernon/LA in 1980 served by SP. That opens a lot of possibilities and matches available and suitable rolling stock very well. SP had SW1500 and MP15AC on the road. Both engines have been used as a single engine on locals in the LA area. Both engines have Athaern models with good and very good drives. That matches my small ISL much better than todays double and triple Genset or at least UP SW1500 plus GP15 consists. ATSF is a not so good choice due to the lack of small switchers at all and LAJ forces me into the beloved CF7 with lots of drive problems. However, I can always run an LAJ and/or ATSF engine on that layout.
Is my understanding correct that UP did not play an active role in serving single industries in that area in 1980? That was SP and ATSF county and UP did only serve the LA basin with long distance trains from the east but had no local network.
I think the area between Alameda and Soto is very rich on mixed buildings and does well accept old brick of all kind with new slab buildings mixed in 1980.
A problem is my time. First vacation will start in about a week and there are only a few weeks until the second scuba dive trip followed by four weeks travelling in the US. I think I get the time to start a mayor rebuild in late July this year. That gives be some time to think even more what to do.
I am getting closer to feel comfortable with Vernon/LA in 1980 served by SP. That opens a lot of possibilities and matches available and suitable rolling stock very well. SP had SW1500 and MP15AC on the road. Both engines have been used as a single engine on locals in the LA area. Both engines have Athaern models with good and very good drives. That matches my small ISL much better than todays double and triple Genset or at least UP SW1500 plus GP15 consists. ATSF is a not so good choice due to the lack of small switchers at all and LAJ forces me into the beloved CF7 with lots of drive problems. However, I can always run an LAJ and/or ATSF engine on that layout.
Is my understanding correct that UP did not play an active role in serving single industries in that area in 1980? That was SP and ATSF county and UP did only serve the LA basin with long distance trains from the east but had no local network.
I think the area between Alameda and Soto is very rich on mixed buildings and does well accept old brick of all kind with new slab buildings mixed in 1980.
A problem is my time. First vacation will start in about a week and there are only a few weeks until the second scuba dive trip followed by four weeks travelling in the US. I think I get the time to start a mayor rebuild in late July this year. That gives be some time to think even more what to do.
Reinhard