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The Yosemite Valley Railroad was a connection between the Southern Pacific and Yosemite National Park that brought tourists in by the thousands, and it also hauled a considerable amount of freight. Jack Burgess is dedicated to understanding the history and operations of the railroad, and has even interviewed past employees. He shares the history of this railroad with us, along with answering the question of how he has remained so focused on this particular railroad for over 40 years!
This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services and Rail and Road Auctions.
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Question of the Day
What is your favorite obscure railroad, and why?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode.
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The post 133: Yosemite Valley Railroad – Modeling a Historic Rarity appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.
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The Yosemite Valley Railroad was a connection between the Southern Pacific and Yosemite National Park that brought tourists in by the thousands, and it also hauled a considerable amount of freight. Jack Burgess is dedicated to understanding the history and operations of the railroad, and has even interviewed past employees. He shares the history of this railroad with us, along with answering the question of how he has remained so focused on this particular railroad for over 40 years!
This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services and Rail and Road Auctions.
Related Episodes
Steel Manufacturing and Railroads
California State Railroad Museum
Question of the Day
What is your favorite obscure railroad, and why?
Let me know and I will respond to your comments in the next episode.
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with at least one person today, and remember that The Roundhouse is Our House!
The post 133: Yosemite Valley Railroad – Modeling a Historic Rarity appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast.

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