23: The obvious solution was to run a helper up behind
the stalled SAHW, but the GN passenger extra "borrow-
ing" the BC&SJ tracks occupied the main in Mill Bend,
where the helper needed to run around the SAHW's
caboose. BC&SJ rules dictate no pushing on an occu-
pied car so the helper crew had to wait.
Jerry S. is running the throttle on the passenger train.
The two BLI E7A units on point are making their first
appearance in a BC&SJ op session. Once it scuttled
off down the Deschutes branch, the 2-10-2 helper
could go again.
The two boxcars to the right on the main are the rear of
the Salem Hauler West where it stalled on the grade.
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