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Did You See It? Locomotive Rolls Through the Inland Empire
"Railfans" get a glimpse of a classic piece of railroading history.
The sight of a typical diesel engine hauling passengers and ocassional freight along the Metrolink line through Covina is pretty standard fare on any given day.
But a giant steam engine? That's a rarity.
The Santa Fe 3751 steam locomotive rolled through the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire Saturday and Sunday as it made its way to San Bernardino and back, hauling passenger cars full of lucky riders. The journey was a part of the annual San Bernardino Railroad Days.
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The San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society has made it a goal for over 30 years to maintaining this goliath. Formed in 1981, the SBRHS purposed itself to restoring the locomotive. In 1986, the group purchased the engine for $1.00 from the city of San Benardino.
A collection of railway enthusiasts worked tirelessly to restore the engine to passenger duty in 1991.
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The engine emerges from its home at Hobart Yard in Los Angeles to proudly transport passengers to and from special events at many destinations.
The following video was recorded at San Dimas Canyon Road, Sunday, April 28 as the 3751 made its way back home.