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While on my way to San Diego, I came upon this on the route 5 in Northern California.

Yreka Western SW with dynamic brake. Way too cool to not stop and look at...
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I couldn't find a YW 20; was she possibly re-numbered?
Other locomotives include an SW8 #21 (Former Southern Pacific #1115). #21 is usually used in freight service, but is occasionally put into excursion service when the #19 needs repairs. #21 is unique because it has dynamic brakes, not usually found on switching locomotives.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yreka_Western_Railroad
 

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