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Heading for the snows on Rogers Pass a westbound plow extra based at Golden rolls past Donald with the spreader winging snow clear of the passing track. Mount Moberly looms over the scene.
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Caption: Heading for the snows on Rogers Pass a westbound plow extra based at Golden rolls past Donald with the spreader winging snow clear of the passing track. Mount Moberly looms over the scene.

Photographer:
Bill Hooper [313] (more) (contact)
Date: 01/04/1974 (search)
Railway: Canadian Pacific (search)
Reporting Marks: CP 5558 (search)
Train Symbol: Plow extra west (search)
Subdivision/SNS: Mountain Subdivision (search)
City/Town: Donald (search)
Province: British Columbia (search)
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2 Comments
  1. headtailgrep
    April 13, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    Really nice shot – interesing that they have a heavyweight between the engine and caboose..

  2. Foamer2342
    April 19, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    headtailgrip; The heavyweight serves as a lunch and rest room for M of W and train crews. The possibility of being blocked by avalanches means the car can serve as an overnight bunkhouse.
    Bill
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