The former yard became the Los Angeles State Historic Park in 2006. Engineer H. L. Gentry receiving the strike order on May 24, 1946, from fireman James Genisio in Southern Pacific's Cornfield. SP resorted to the unusual cab-forward design due to its need for several long snowsheds on its overland route over Donner Pass. In the background is a glimpse of the unique River Station switch engine.
Southern Pacific Company Strikes and lockouts--Railroads--California--Los Angeles Locomotives--California--Los Angeles Railroads--California--Los Angeles Railroads--Employees--California--Los Angeles Strikes and lockouts--California--Los Angeles Cornfield (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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