Riding the SP in the 1950s-IN COLOR

[ybx]

Found this link and just wanted to share.


"The empty Pacific Fruit Express refrigerated cars were were our first choice to ride. At each end on the top there were compartments where block ice was loaded to chill the fresh fruits and vegetables. When the cars were empty, we could open the hatches and jump in and ride in a clean and protected space.When standing we were about waist deep to the cars roof, giving us a great view of the train and countryside. The hatches were quite heavy and there was no chance of them shutting accidentally. And we could duck down inside to avoid detection. My dad, before he died, was Superintendent of Car Service for PFE. If he could have seen us riding in his cars then he would have turned over in his grave. But maybe he was watching over us because we never had a problem."

[jeff]

Nice...

~ jeff