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A large fire in Southern California destroyed timbers on the SP/UP Coast Line, and it is out of service.It is my understanding the local water system failed due to no electricity, so the UP sent down a couple of locos towing tank cars filled with water to be used for fire fighting purposes. If anyone is in the area, snap a couple photos if you can.John
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I live in Santa Barbara, about 35 miles south. The fire is about 20% contained, having burned 6,500+ acres, with the cooler/foggy mornings helping the firefighters. The Gaviota trestle was damaged. Most of the stopped northbounds were headed back to the LA area, for a detour over Tehachapi. That, of course, includes the UP's version of the oilcans, so that should be of interest to any foamers at the loop!
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Map here:
There are a number of nice bridges along the coast.
http://www.californiacoastline.org/cgi-bin/image.cgi?image=2921&mode=sequential&flags=0Ron
http://www.railwaystation.com
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As reported in todays paper: firefighters are looking for full containment by Thursday. Has burned about 7,500 acres. UP spokesman say the Santa Barbara sub will remain closed for "at least a couple more days" until they are able to repair the Gaviota trestle.
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Did anyone see the UP "fire" train? (used loosely since it was just an alternative water source)
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Here is a picture
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