Occasionally, authors will develop additional information in support of their articles in The Warbonnet. This page collects that information and makes it available to readers of the magazine for their enjoyment and education. Material is organized by issue in reverse chronological order.
First Quarter 2023: The Challenging Early Years of The California Limited Part 1: 1892-1898 Seasons
By Don Q. Lamb and Terry W. Lehman
This is a film clip made by Thomas Edison of the eastbound California Limited passing the station at Santa Anita, California, in early 1898. Visible as the train passes are a 4-6-0 locomotive on the point followed by an 1896-built baggage-club-lounge car, a Barney & Smith diner, and three 1896-built 10-section, 2-drawing room Pullman sleepers. Permission to post this film clip was kindly given by The Travel Film Archive, with our thanks.
Fourth Quarter 2021: Freight Traffic on the Chicago – Los Angeles Main Line in 1968, Part 2: Eastbound
By Richard Eisfeller.
In his article, Mr. Eisfeller provided examples of the paperwork that supported Santa Fe freight operations in 1968 on the main line. Members requested that these forms be made available on the website to make them more accessible for study. Click HERE to access the additional information.
Third Quarter 2021: Freight Traffic on the Chicago – Los Angeles Main Line in 1968, Part I: Westbound
By Richard Eisfeller.
In his article, Mr. Eisfeller provided examples of the paperwork that supported Santa Fe freight operations in 1968 on the main line. Members requested that these forms be made available on the website to make them more accessible for study. Click HERE to access the additional information.