Switching Placerville

Bill Scobie takes the lead locomotive while Pierre Lamontagne operates the helper on the freight from Ridgeway to Rico.  The switching operations in Placerville are interesting as the two Sn3 steam locomotives operate both ends of the yard.   Interesting moves were made to situate the lifts in the proper part of the train.  There are facing and trailing moves for drop offs at industries and local moves.as well.    The long freight had to clear the main for passenger train traffic.  Always a joy to see Bill's Sn3 Rio Grande Southern put through its paces.